Château La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol AOP

Sich die Namen La Fleur und Petrus zu merken, dürfte Bordeaux-Kennern nicht schwerfallen. Besondere Beachtung verdient darum: Château La Fleur-Pétrus. Etwas im Schatten der beiden mit Ruhm bedachten und in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft gelegenen Namensstifter steht das deutlich kleinere Weingut für etwas weniger Opulenz, gleichwohl für ausnehmende Eleganz. Ein großer Merlot aus Pomerol - was will man mehr? PRESSE 97-98 Punkte 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. 94-96 Punkte Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (William Kelley) The 2023 La Fleur-Pétrus is very attractive, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, sweet cherries and plums mingled with hints of incense and spices, discreetly framed by new oak. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, it's deep and textural, its rich core of fruit framed by plenty of sweet, powdery tannin. 92-94 Punkte Vinous (Neal Martin) The 2023 La Fleur-Pétrus was picked September 7 to 19. Now, this is a level up from the Hosanna, with greater precision and focus—very pure and more terroir-driven. The palate is sleek and smooth on the entry, with svelte tannins, a perfect line of acidity and a very harmonious finish that fans out nicely. This is a refined La Fleur-Pétrus that should age well in bottle.