2017 La Fleur Petrus
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Tasting Notes
This rolls over the palate with dark berries, dark chocolate and hints of cedar. Medium to full body, tight tannins and a lovely tension. Shows finesse and beauty.
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James Suckling
Wine Spectator
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Fleshy and solid in feel, delivering warm plum and blackberry confiture notes inlaid with ample tobacco and licorice hints. There's a strong graphite streak through the finish, with admirable grip for the vintage.—J.M.
From the heart of the Pomerol plateau, the 2017 La Fleur Petrus is an undeniable success in the vintage. Deep, ripe, and powerful, with beautiful notes of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf and integrated oak, this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a full, fleshy mid-palate, sweet tannin, and a great finish. This killer blend of 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot will need 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise for 15+ in cool cellars.
A powerful, muscular wine fully representing the slightly more masculine style that the Christian Moueix stable has exhibited over the past few years. This is an estate that has been fascinating to watch develop, as it sets to establish its own identity in the post-Petrus era on this side of the family. Ambitious and well-constructed, it has clear ageing potential. There was no frost here, so they were able to benefit from an early-budding year. That kick of Petit Verdot gives a clear shot of dark, exotic spices through the finish - Christian Moueix was responsible for its addition a few years ago. An excellent La Fleur Pétrus, one of the wines of the vintage in Pomerol.
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About the producer
Château La Fleur-Pétrus was the first acquisition of many in Pomerol by Jean Pierre Moueix, who went on to own Château Trotanoy, Château Hosanna and most notably Pétrus. Jean Pierre Moueix was born in Corèzze in moved to Saint-Émilion with his parent in 1929 following the Great Depression.