Château La Fleur Peyrabon

The 2016 La Fleur Peyrabon has a perfumed, floral bouquet not a million miles away from Margaux. I appreciate the definition and freshness here. The palate is medium-bodied, not a powerful Pauillac but very elegant. The tannins here seem very fine and there is wonderful tension towards the finish. Maybe not a long-term proposition—it may need more body—but it is a beautiful wine that should give a lot of pleasure over the next 10-15 years.

Bluish crimson. Primary, scented cassis with a touch of cedar from the oak but it is backgrounded by the fruit. More cedary on the palate but excellent freshness. All in embryo but all in place for a long life. Persistent too. Very Pauillac.