La Fleur de Bouard 2006
La Fleur de Bouard 2006 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £53.60 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine de L`Eglise 2017 Chateau du Domaine de L`Eglise · Burgundy | £53.80 | |||
| Troplong Mondot Half 2018 Chateau Troplong Mondot · Bordeaux | £53.00 | |||
| La Gravette de Certan 2011 Vieux Chateau Certan · Bordeaux | £52.80 | |||
| De Sales 2010 Chateau de Sales · Saint-Émilion | £52.60 |
Château la Fleur de Boüard is a Right Bank wine estate situated in the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation. The winery produces Merlot-dominant cuvées and is well-known for its unique state-of-the-art winery. The 2006 vintage is a blend of 80% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 18 months in oak barrels and bottled without filtration. The wine is dense and complex, offering sweet black cherry fruit combined with notes of liquorice, graphite and espresso roast.