Ch. La Fleur-Petrus
Ch. La Fleur-Petrus
Pomerol
2005

The producer

The modern era of La Fleur Petrus starts in 1952, when the chateau is acquired by Jean Pierre Moueix (also owner of Trotanoy and Petrus). Moueix immediately increases the size of the vineyard by buying 4 hectares from neighbouring Chateau Le Gay. Some forty years later, Christian Moueix adds another 4 hectares thus reaching the current vineyard size.

The 18.7 hectares of vineyards are on the plateau in the eastern part of Pomerol, right in between Lafleur and Petrus, and are planted to over 90% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot making up the balance. The wine is matured for 18 months in between 30% to 50% new oak barrels depending on the style and quality of the vintage. La Fleur Petrus is producing beautiful wines which encapsulate the essence of Pomerol – with densely packed dark fruits and a silky mouthfeel that lingers and lingers, this is the essence of sultry, sexy Pomerol.

The wine

Grapes are sourced entirely from 35-year-old vines growing exclusively on the Pomerol plateau. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually comprises up to 91% Merlot, complemented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Fermentation takes place in a mix of concrete and stainless-steel vats and is followed by 16-18 months ageing in French oak barrels of which 50% are new. La Fleur Petrus is producing beautiful wines which encapsulate the essence of Pomerol – with densely packed dark fruits and a silky mouthfeel that lingers and lingers, this is the essence of sultry, sexy Pomerol.

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As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a 92/100 average critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.