Chateau La Fleur Le Plus de La Fleur de Bouard 2011

The Château La Fleur de Boüard Le Plus de La Fleur de Boüard 2011 is an elegant, sophisticated, and deeply complex Old World red wine that represents the ultra-luxury flagship cuvée of the estate. It pours an opaque, fully saturated inky purple colour with deep violet reflections, lifting with an immediate, refreshing bouquet of cassis, black raspberries, and blueberry compote, seamlessly layered with complex undertones of espresso dust, mocha, sweet tobacco, and cedar wood. On the palate, this full-bodied, low-yield Merlot is remarkably smooth, juicy, and dense, coating the mouth with pure, velvety intensities of syrupy blackberries, chocolate-covered cherries, and warm baking spices that reflect the concentrated character of the 2011 vintage. Crafted exclusively from ancient 60-year-old vines and aged for an extensive 30 months in 100% new French oak barrels without fining or filtration to maximize its structural depth, its structural crunch is balanced by thick, velvety tannins and a firm acidity that carries into a long, persistent, and powerfully robust finish accented by a lingering touch of woodsmoke, anise, and mineral complexity.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with a wide range of premium culinary options, including prime cuts of grilled beef steak, classic Boeuf en Croûte, slow-roasted venison or wild boar, rack of lamb with rosemary, rich meat stews, and a selection of aged artisanal cheeses.