Chateau La Fleur de Bouard 2009
- Vintage
- 2009
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux,Pomerol
- Size
- 750ml
- Rating
- WA93, JS93, WS91
- Grape
- Cabernet Franc,Merlot
Over-achievers in short, the 2009 La Fleur de Bouard is fabulous, with notes of blueberry, plum, licorice, white flowers and camphor followed by a full-bodied, well-endowed, textured, supple wine. Stunningly concentrated, yet silky and seductive, it should be drunk over the next 10+ years. Drink:2012~2022 - WA93
Aromas of crushed blueberries and minerals, with hints of forest floor. Full body, with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Tannins are polished though. Stylish wine from this vintage. Try it in 2015. - JS93
Coffee, cola and toast notes frame blackberry and forest floor flavors in this dense red. Muscular tannins support a firm structure, but ease into the spicy, floral finish. Concentrated and polished. Best from 2014 through 2020. - WS91
Hubert de Boüard de Laforest always believed that estates in Lalande-de-Pomerol are capable of producing outstanding wines on a par with the greatest Bordeaux appellations. He bought this 25-hectare (60-acre) property in 1998.
His adult children, Coralie, Matthieu and Quentin, share their father’s passion for vine husbandry and making wine and help him on the estate. Their technical director Philippe Nunes, adds to the strengths of this team. As the synergies within the team grew, a family ambition emerged to pamper this estate with all the recognition it deserves.
Nestling in the middle of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation area close to the village of Pomerol, the land that makes up Château La Fleur de Boüard belonged to a postman, who passionately cultivated his vines. The de Boüard family therefore acquired vines in outstanding condition that had not suffered over-use and were planted very densely. The family has since committed to apply a strict approach that protects natural balances in order to reveal the finest secrets hidden in this terroir and to make top quality wines that will be the best of the appellation.