Opened just prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. As far as I know, this was the first commercially released vintage of La Fleur de Boüard but others may be able to confirm or deny that. The 2000 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe dark fruits: back plums, cassis, pipe tobacco, Flintstones vitamins, purple flowers, dried green herbs organic earth and fine baking spices. “Yabba dabba doo!” On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Gosh, this is in a really lovely place right now; very well balanced! Thank Andy! Drink now through 2040.
Opened just prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. As far as I know, this was the first commercially released vintage of La Fleur de Boüard but others may be able to confirm or deny that. The 2000 pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe dark fruits: back plums, cassis, pipe tobacco, Flintstones vitamins, purple flowers, dried green herbs organic earth and fine baking spices. “Yabba dabba doo!” On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Gosh, this is in a really lovely place right now; very well balanced! Thank Andy! Drink now through 2040.
May 14th, 2025
Still amazingly fresh. Cab Franc is strutting it’s stuff. Lovely bright berries. So good right now. Was worried the wine would be tired and now I’m curious how it would show in another 5
Still amazingly fresh. Cab Franc is strutting it’s stuff. Lovely bright berries. So good right now. Was worried the wine would be tired and now I’m curious how it would show in another 5
Jul 12th, 2020
Blind! What a surprise!
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2018
What an experience, and I've had the Le Plus. Upon opening I was so concerned it was undrinkable that I nearly dumped it, but sure enough, 3 hours later it was shining and is continuing just as strong 24 hours later. Rich black fruit, heavy cream, underbrush, simmering campfire, and vanilla. #dontjudgeabottlebythefirstsip
What an experience, and I've had the Le Plus. Upon opening I was so concerned it was undrinkable that I nearly dumped it, but sure enough, 3 hours later it was shining and is continuing just as strong 24 hours later. Rich black fruit, heavy cream, underbrush, simmering campfire, and vanilla. #dontjudgeabottlebythefirstsip
1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2016
finishing it's life with style - delicious
finishing it's life with style - delicious
1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2016
Super structured, elegant, fruit-forward. Not a tremendous amount of complexity for a 20-yr-old wine, but highly enjoyable. Probably could use another few years.
Super structured, elegant, fruit-forward. Not a tremendous amount of complexity for a 20-yr-old wine, but highly enjoyable. Probably could use another few years.
Apr 4th, 2021
Rich & approachable now with notes of blackberry, plum, leather, mocha & tobacco.
Rich & approachable now with notes of blackberry, plum, leather, mocha & tobacco.
Jan 20th, 2020
This is a beautiful wine from a great vintage. Harmonious, balanced structure, tannins have faded away, at peak maturity
This is a beautiful wine from a great vintage. Harmonious, balanced structure, tannins have faded away, at peak maturity
Jan 20th, 2019
Scott had this 11 years ago
Scott had this 11 years ago
Oct 18th, 2014
Rick had this 11 years ago
Rick had this 11 years ago
Jan 31st, 2014
Lalande de Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
