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I was surprised by how much new oak this wine exhibited when I tasted it in January as that component is rarely noticeable in Lafleur (approximately 50% new oak is utilized). Full-bodied, deep, and chewy, with notes of raspberries, cherries, licorice, and kirsch liqueur, it is full-bodied, opulent, low in acidity, but more disjointed than it was nine months earlier, which is somewhat perplexing. Nevertheless, I couldn't help but admire the 2003's concentration, purity, and intensity. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020+.

Full ruby-red color. Ripe, smoky aromas of raspberry, plum, milk chocolate and spices; almost confectionery. Plump, round and impressively full, with slightly medicinal flavors. Tasted after the Trotanoy, this came off as less harmonious and vibrant, but fatter and fuller in the middle palate. Finishes with substantial ripe tannins and very good chocolatey persistence. Some early tasters have rated this wine more highly but today I find myself wanting a bit more energy in the mouth.

was more fruit forward (surprise) but still intense. Bipin was cooing about the 'soft and silky style of Lafleur.' There was great anise and a pungent minerality here, almost jumping out like a cat from its box. Pinches of gingerbread, lots of black raspberry fruit and divine earth rounded out its nose. I saw what Bipin said on the palate, as it was softer and silkier, approachable and with less weight in the middle, yet still possessing excellent grip, but the 2003 was clearly not the 2004. 'Exotic and seductive' someone remarked. The 2003 made 2004 seem all the more special

Big and spicy red with loads of wild berries. Full-bodied, with excellent structure. What a second wine! Score range: 92-94 -JS