2023 La Fleur Petrus Pomerol
Chateau La Fleur-Pétrus, an iconic Pomerol vineyard, was established by Jean-Pierre Moueix in 1950. This estate, named for its location between ‘Petrus’ and ‘La Fleur,’ crafts wines of elegance and structure from its unique gravel and clay terroirs. The 2023 vintage exudes refinement, with notes of violet, complex layers, and a velvety finish.
James Suckling
Very tight for this chateau, with blackberry, chocolate and black-cherry character, as well as a hint of smoky oak. Full and very poised with focus and beauty. 96.5% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 0.5% cabernet sauvignon.
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2023 Château La Fleur-Pétrus comes from roughly 19 hectares of deeper, gravelly, clay soils located on the upper plateau of Pomerol. Almost all Merlot (there's 3% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Petit Verdot), its ruby/purple hue is followed by a medium to full-bodied, round, concentrated Pomerol that has the vintage’s pure red and black fruits as well as some spicy, floral nuances. It's impeccably balanced and has ripe, polished, yet building tannins and a great finish. It has the château's overall elegant, silky style front and center yet this brings ample depth and richness.