| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Lalande Pomerol |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This property in Lalande de Pomerol has been owned by Hubert de Bouard of Chateau Angelus since 1998 and it is now managed by his daughter Coralie. The 25 year old vines are 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very much a junior version of Angelus, this wine is always impressively rich and full of fruit thanks to low yields and skillful winemaking. There is also a 3000 bottle special cuvée called "le Plus" which is made from 75 year old Merlot vines and aged in 100% new oak.
Fragrant and spicy, ripe and juicy with a ton of crushed berry character. The generous, supple tannins nicely support the full body and long, silky finish. Drink or hold.
Medium garnet-purple in color, the 2016 La Fleur de Boüard sings of warm plums, black cherry compote and wild blueberries with touches of exotic spices and violets plus a waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with bags of black fruit preserves and a plush frame, finishing long and spicy.
Drink Date
2020 - 2032
This is delicious, a perfect example of how the vintage balances ripe fruit and great acidity. 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 75% new oak which just melts right in.
Very dark crimson. Bit of sandpaper on the nose. Very rich and sweet. Almost over the top but there is freshness at the end. This is a strong statement! Drying and rather cool on the end.
Drink 2023-2030
The nose is firm the start of the palate tight with concentrated black fruits. There is a sweeter feel in the middle ripe black fruit the tannins are firm but not aggressive and although fresher at the back there is sweetness on the finish. 2025-2037
The 2016 La Fleur de Bouard has a generous bouquet with ample black cherry and cassis scents, with a touch of oyster shell and cold flint in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth and supple tannin. The tannins grip the mouth though it does not become too overpowering, while there is an attractive tobacco note that complements the dusky black fruit on the finish. A more classically styled Lalande-de-Pomerol from the de Boüards, it has more personality than previously vintages, and it will give 15-20 years of drinking pleasure.
Drink Date 2022 - 2038
A fine and polished Le Plus with fine sophisticated and polished tannins. Full body, juicy and bright. Pretty fruit, acidity and tannin harmony. Old vines.
