Château La Fleur Pétrus, Pomerol, 2014

Name: Château La Fleur Pétrus, Pomerol
Brand: Château La Fleur Pétrus
Price: 851.12 GBP

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justerini & brooks tasting note

La Fleur Petrus is always one of the most sought after wines from Bordeaux. The original estate is a little over 9 hectares and is situated next to, you guessed it, Chateau Lafleur and Petrus. This terroir is unsurprisingly capable of producing exquisite wines. Now, the vines from Chateau Providence are being added to Lafleur Petrus and if anyone thought this would dilute the quality, well think again, this is one of the best Lafleur Petrus vintages we have ever tasted. Gorgeous notes of crème de mûre, wild bramble, flowers and griotte; the palate is wonderfully taut and precise and so fresh. This is vibrant, concentrated, and persistent, with a real sense of terroir. The mid-palate is serious and long, and there is an overall sense of cohesion and structure to the wine. Bravo!

critic reviews

93/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2014 La Fleur-Pétrus has a bright, appealing nose that is not dissimilar to L'Eglise-Clinet: red berry fruit, marmalade, cedar, just a dab of aniseed, all well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and well-judged acidity that imparts tension. White pepper and cinnamon complement the savory red fruit towards the finish. This is perfect to drink now but will last a few more years. N.B. Another bottle tasted blind feels just a little Bretty. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year-On tasting.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2040

date of review 03/2024

90/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, the 2014 La Fleur-Petrus needs a little swirling to unlock delicate scents of powdered cinnamon and clove oil leading to a core of prunes and raisin cake with a touch of tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly crafted with appealing freshness and plush tannins, finishing with a spicy whisper.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2039

date of review 03/2024

93/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Love the caressing, grilled soot and campfire of this, a litlte more intrusive on these notes than you would find in La Fleur Pétrus today perhaps, buts it is backed up by rich fruits, blackberry, lemongrass, smoked earth, good balance and a ton of appellation typicity. 50% new oak.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2038

date of review 02/2024