Performing slightly less impressively from bottle than it did from cask, this wine’s Cabernet Franc element has come forward, revealing a distinctive herbal, bell pepper, vegetal character that kept my score from going higher. Nevertheless, there is plenty to like about this 2001 Pomerol. It possesses a saturated ruby/purple color, powerful aromas (kirsch liqueur, raspberries, and blackberries), an earthy, muscular, chunky character, and the most tannic personality of any Pomerol I tasted. While not the huge blockbuster Lafleur can often produce, it is well-built. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.

這款葡萄酒裝瓶后，比在橡木桶中還要直接地表現(xiàn)出 Cabernet Franc 的特征，釋放出獨(dú)特的藥草香氣、甜椒味以及青草的味道，這是我為其打高分的原因。不過(guò)，有更多的理由讓我喜歡這款 2001 年份的 Pomerol 葡萄酒。該葡萄酒呈現(xiàn)出深寶石紅的色澤，飽滿(mǎn)通透，芬芳馥郁（包含了櫻桃利口酒、樹(shù)莓和黑莓的香味），富有土壤的清新，酒體強(qiáng)勁、厚實(shí)，還是我喝過(guò)的 Pomerol 葡萄酒中單寧最獨(dú)特的葡萄酒。只要 Lafleur 無(wú)法經(jīng)常釀制，該葡萄酒就是最佳的選擇。適飲期：2009-2019 年。

This wine starts out very tight, with fresh herb and tobacco character, but then it opens to ripe plum, berry and chocolate character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Impressive. Lafleur is always outstanding. Best after 2009. 1,000 cases made. -JS