Château La Fleur-Pétrus
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus has an entrancing bouquet that demands your attention, delivering a mixture of red and black fruit, licorice, fresh fig and potpourri. The oak here is beautifully integrated. The palate is very harmonious, with ripe, succulent tannins that frame the concentrated black cherry and red plum fruit, and a dash of white pepper and sage, fanning out wonderfully toward the finish. It’s almost like a slightly toned-down version of the Hosanna. This exceeds my expectations. A brilliant Pomerol. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2022)
The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus has an entrancing bouquet that demands your attention, delivering a mixture of red and black fruit, licorice, fresh fig and potpourri. The oak here is beautifully integrated. The palate is very harmonious, with ripe, succulent tannins that frame the concentrated black cherry and red plum fruit, and a dash of white pepper and sage, fanning out wonderfully toward the finish. It’s almost like a slightly toned-down version of the Hosanna. This exceeds my expectations. A brilliant Pomerol. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2022)
The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus is pure and total seduction. Trotanoy and perhaps also Hosanna have traditionally been viewed as more exclusive Pomerols in the Moueix portfolio. The more time passes, the less I share that view. Sure, La Fleur-Pétrus does not have the mystique associated from a small single vineyard - as many Pomerols do - and yet there is no denying the elegance and class here. Bright red fleshed fruit, blood orange and exotic spice race across the palate, framed by silky, plush tannins that wrap it all together. La Fleur-Pétrus is fabulous. That's all there is to it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2022)
The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus is pure and total seduction. Trotanoy and perhaps also Hosanna have traditionally been viewed as more exclusive Pomerols in the Moueix portfolio. The more time passes, the less I share that view. Sure, La Fleur-Pétrus does not have the mystique associated from a small single vineyard - as many Pomerols do - and yet there is no denying the elegance and class here. Bright red fleshed fruit, blood orange and exotic spice race across the palate, framed by silky, plush tannins that wrap it all together. La Fleur-Pétrus is fabulous. That's all there is to it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2022)
This is still in a vegetal state but time has done this well. Reddish brown. Still sitting on some good tannins. Green pepper galore. So interesting.
This is still in a vegetal state but time has done this well. Reddish brown. Still sitting on some good tannins. Green pepper galore. So interesting.
Dec 10th, 2021
Lots and expressive. Plum, black pepper, violets on the nose. A rich and velvety with cassis and a hint of mocha. Long and fine.
Lots and expressive. Plum, black pepper, violets on the nose. A rich and velvety with cassis and a hint of mocha. Long and fine.
Jun 30th, 2021With dinner, Greek Easter/29th anniversary/1995 Bordeaux tasting at the winery.
With dinner, Greek Easter/29th anniversary/1995 Bordeaux tasting at the winery.
May 15th, 2021Lush plummy fruit with dark cherry, some iodine and white pepper. A little bit of animal in the background. Very good balance and length.
Lush plummy fruit with dark cherry, some iodine and white pepper. A little bit of animal in the background. Very good balance and length.
Sep 14th, 2019
Tasted blind.
I was somewhat underwhelmed and while time may be kind to it I do have my doubts that it will move the needle much.
Tasted blind.
I was somewhat underwhelmed and while time may be kind to it I do have my doubts that it will move the needle much.
Some sappy notes together with the plum and mocha. Surprisingly only medium weight on the palate. A blend of 91% Merlot; 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.
Some sappy notes together with the plum and mocha. Surprisingly only medium weight on the palate. A blend of 91% Merlot; 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.
Sep 12th, 2018Well located situated between Lafleur and Petrus hence the name. A little bit of history - Pomerol was originally planted by the Romans but fell into disrepair and neglect until the 17th and 18th Century. The total area of Pomerol is only 800 hectares. This wine is plummy and very earthy and so enjoyable. My notes said “This is why one loves Pomerol “.
Well located situated between Lafleur and Petrus hence the name. A little bit of history - Pomerol was originally planted by the Romans but fell into disrepair and neglect until the 17th and 18th Century. The total area of Pomerol is only 800 hectares. This wine is plummy and very earthy and so enjoyable. My notes said “This is why one loves Pomerol “.
Sep 12th, 2018