Chateau La Fleur Des Ormes 2011 (75cl, 14%)

A 2011 Pomerol red from Chateau La Fleur Des Ormes, blending Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Grapes are hand-harvested and fully destemmed, with extended maceration in vats for over a month and frequent pumping over. The wine matures for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 33% new, and is bottled at approximately 14% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The nose opens with ripe cherry and blueberry, then earthy minerality and subtle oak. The palate is rich and fruit-forward with dark cherry and plum, earthy undertones, mineral notes and structured tannins. The finish is moderately long with earth, red fruit and fine-grained tannic grip.