Château La Fleur Pétrus, Pomerol, 2023
As always the La Fleur Petrus is more composed and restrained than the decadent Hosanna. This exudes a cool confidence. Initially a little reticent, then revealing a serious bouquet of cigar tobacco, fresh tea leaves, floral notes, pure cassis, incense and griotte. Layered and full of class, the palate offers lots of mineral inflected fruit; textural, bright and refreshing, this is so harmonious, everything is present without any excess. The deep core of fruit is cosseted by beautiful tannins leaving the sensation of fine salts and luxurious oak. Very smart.
critic reviews
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 La Fleur-Petrus strolls out of the glass with confidently classic notes of ripe plums, boysenberries, and pencil shavings followed by nuances of lilacs, iron ore, and tapenade. The medium-bodied palate is tight-knit and lively, with fine-grained tannins and a lingering ferrous finish. The blend is 96.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 0.5% Petit Verdot.
Vibrant plum colour, richly textured from the first moments, bringing you squarely into Pomerol. Intense concentrated espresso and liqourice, the construction is expertly done, with lifted architecture, confident tannins and lift on the finish, turning on the pleasure factor as it opens in the glass. Harvest September 7 to 19.
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.
The 2023 La Fleur-Petrus 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.