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93
/ 100
Decanter
White
Classification
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
Variety
2020
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Bordeaux,
Region
12.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"In 2020 a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon. Outperforming both price-point and appellation, Grand Village has an intense grassy character on the nose and zesty grapefruit and lime on the palate. Vibrant, pure and concentrated with lingering acidity and a stony finish. The Guinaudeau family are most famous for Château Lafleur, yet Grand Village Blanc continues to improve each vintage. Drinking Window 2022 - 2025."
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Tasting Notes
The vineyard of Château Lafleur is planted on three quite different soils: to the north-west we find sandy-clay gravel, to the south and to the east clay gravel, and at the heart of the vineyard gravelly sand. This unique association of soils helps in explaining in part the singularity of Lafleur. At the same time, we must mention the special combination of grape varieties, almost equal parts of Merlots and Bouchets, which highly contributes to the complexity of the wines made at Château Lafleur.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity