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1989 La Fleur de Gay (95 Points) Pomerol.No Reserve, 1989

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This wine remains backward and unformed,especially for a 1989,but it reveals a nearly opaque purple color and a sweet,pure nose of black
raspberries,cassis,licorice,violets,and minerals nicely dosed with high-quality new oak.There is great fruit on the palate,layers of richness,medium to full body,and fabulous harmony and precision.Given its superb intensity and elegant personality,it is a dazzling example of winemaking.The wine's finish goes on for at least 35-40 seconds.Unlike many 1989 Pomerols,this wine requires 2-3 more years of cellaring;it should keep through the first 15+ years of the next century. Last tasted,November 1996.
(94+ Points).

Robert Parker. (Bordeaux. A Comprehensive Guide. Third Edition).

Robert Parker slightly upgraded his rating on this wine in his later Bordeaux book:-

Possibly the finest La Fleur de Gay made,this rich,very large-scaled,tannic wine has a compelling nose of cassis,licorice,white flowers,minerals,and other sorts of black fruits,along with some subtle new oak.Full-bodied,with great delineation,purity,and dazzling concentration and intensity,this is a fabulous example of La Fleur de Gay and it is a wine that seems capable of lasting another two decades. Anticipated maturity: now-2020.Last tasted,December 2002.
(95 Points).

Robert Parker. Bordeaux. (The Comprehensive Guide. Fourth Edition).

I have located the two most up-to-date tastings of this wine on CellarTracker:-

"Smoke,truffle,cherry,floral and chocolate aromas kept your nose interested in what was in the glass.Medium/full bodied,with soft,silky tannins and velvet textures.The wine is fully mature and delivers a delicious,earthy,black raspberry Pomerol tasting experience".
(93 Points).
CellarTracker (3/2/2012).

"Brick red rim,with just a touch of orange - exquisite nose of chocolatey tobacco with just a residue of some retained plum/cherry fruit.Full,rich mouthfeel with superbly integrated soft,velvet tannins - the only flaw is lowish acidity,with a flat mid-mouth - long 20-30 second finish - to re-iterate a previous note "all you ever want in an aged Pomerol".".
(95 Points)
Cellartracker (21/6/2011).
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160340

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1989 La Fleur de Gay (95 Points) Pomerol.No Reserve

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Duty Paid

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Red

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France, Alsace, NA

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Into Neck (IN)

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£10.00.For extra safety,all bottles will be dispatched in polysafe tubes. If buyers wish to use Paypal,they will be invoiced with their charges(About 4%.Overseas 5%).Foreign buyers are welcome,but they should take responsibility for having suitable means of shipping.
From CT5, Kent, United Kingdom

1989 La Fleur de Gay (95 Points) Pomerol.No Reserve, 1989

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This wine remains backward and unformed,especially for a 1989,but it reveals a nearly opaque purple color and a sweet,pure nose of black
raspberries,cassis,licorice,violets,and minerals nicely dosed with high-quality new oak.There is great fruit on the palate,layers of richness,medium to full body,and fabulous harmony and precision.Given its superb intensity and elegant personality,it is a dazzling example of winemaking.The wine's finish goes on for at least 35-40 seconds.Unlike many 1989 Pomerols,this wine requires 2-3 more years of cellaring;it should keep through the first 15+ years of the next century. Last tasted,November 1996.
(94+ Points).

Robert Parker. (Bordeaux. A Comprehensive Guide. Third Edition).

Robert Parker slightly upgraded his rating on this wine in his later Bordeaux book:-

Possibly the finest La Fleur de Gay made,this rich,very large-scaled,tannic wine has a compelling nose of cassis,licorice,white flowers,minerals,and other sorts of black fruits,along with some subtle new oak.Full-bodied,with great delineation,purity,and dazzling concentration and intensity,this is a fabulous example of La Fleur de Gay and it is a wine that seems capable of lasting another two decades. Anticipated maturity: now-2020.Last tasted,December 2002.
(95 Points).

Robert Parker. Bordeaux. (The Comprehensive Guide. Fourth Edition).

I have located the two most up-to-date tastings of this wine on CellarTracker:-

"Smoke,truffle,cherry,floral and chocolate aromas kept your nose interested in what was in the glass.Medium/full bodied,with soft,silky tannins and velvet textures.The wine is fully mature and delivers a delicious,earthy,black raspberry Pomerol tasting experience".
(93 Points).
CellarTracker (3/2/2012).

"Brick red rim,with just a touch of orange - exquisite nose of chocolatey tobacco with just a residue of some retained plum/cherry fruit.Full,rich mouthfeel with superbly integrated soft,velvet tannins - the only flaw is lowish acidity,with a flat mid-mouth - long 20-30 second finish - to re-iterate a previous note "all you ever want in an aged Pomerol".".
(95 Points)
Cellartracker (21/6/2011).
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Item Details

Item ID:

160340

Name:

1989 La Fleur de Gay (95 Points) Pomerol.No Reserve

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Alsace, NA

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

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Shipping

£10.00.For extra safety,all bottles will be dispatched in polysafe tubes. If buyers wish to use Paypal,they will be invoiced with their charges(About 4%.Overseas 5%).Foreign buyers are welcome,but they should take responsibility for having suitable means of shipping.
From CT5, Kent, United Kingdom
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