Chateau La Fleur de Surget 2005

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"It is set apart by the complexity of its nose of ripe red fruit and
dried fruit, with hints of vanilla, spice and liquorice typical of well
handled barrel aging. In the mouth, all is power and balance, full
bodied and full of fruit with well integrated grape tannins, marked by
subtle oak, (vanilla and roasted wood), long finish."

Purchase Chateau La Fleur de Surget 2005

Vintage: 2005

Region: Lalande de Pomerol

Lifespan: drink thru 2011

Grape: Mostly Merlot

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