La Fleur Morange 2005

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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This wine has turned out beautifully from bottle, far superior to the impressive barrel samples! Sadly, production is limited to a mere 350 cases. Dense purple to the rim, with a superb bouquet of acacia flowers, blueberries, black currants, and crushed rocks, the wine’s oak component is completely obscured by the wealth of fruit and overall rich, concentrated style. As I have indicated in the past, this blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc emerges from a vineyard averaging 100 years of age. Yields are a tiny 21 hectoliters per hectare. This exquisite St.-Emilion should be accessible in 5-7 years, and last for 25 or more. Kudos to the brilliant oenologist, Claude Gros, who produced this masterpiece.

Score: 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2038 30 April 2008

Produced from yields of 21 hectoliters per hectare, the 2005 La Fleur Morange is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, and the natural alcohol hit 15%. Sadly, there are only 350 cases. The wine’s huge minerality and extraordinary precision are undoubtedly attributable to the old vines. It possesses a dense purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of crushed rocks, quince, black currants, and boysenberries. This distinctive St.-Emilion boasts good acidity, massive concentration, a strong structure, and an amazingly long finish. The tannin has firmed up since last year, and the wine should last even longer than I originally anticipated. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2030 01 January 1900