2018 Ch La Fleur-Pétrus, Pomerol

A blend of 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 la Fleur-Petrus has a medium garnet-purple color and a slightly closed-down nose to begin, soon unfurling to reveal earthy notions of black truffles, mossy tree bark and damp soil, over a core of plum preserves, wild blueberries and redcurrants, plus a fragrant waft of menthol lilacs. The medium to full-bodied palate has the most gorgeous, velvety texture with well-knit freshness  giving lift to the densely packed black fruit and earthy layers, finishing with a beguiling perfume. Stunning. Give it a good 3-4 years in bottle and drink it over the next 30 years or more.

97+ points Lisa Perroti Brown The Wine Advocate Apr 2021 Drink 2025-2055
 
The 2018 La Fleur-Pétrus is positively rapturous, just as it was from barrel. Mother Nature appears to have taken all the signatures of this site and turned up the volume. Loud. Rich and beautifully layered, La Fleur-Pétrus dazzles with magnificent richness and a finish that is eternal. Blood orange, mint, rose petal, spice and sweet red berry fruit build over time. I can't remember tasting a better young La Fleur-Pétrus. Give it a few years to shed some baby fat. Magnificent.
 
97 points Antonio Galloni Vinous Mar 2021 Drink 2026 - 2058
 
Ripe black fruit, clove, licorice, pine and walnut husk on the nose. Bitter chocolate and coffee, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight tannins. Muscular and very formed. Energetic and precise with long, chewy layers and lots of depth, structure and polish. Superb. Needs time. Try from 2026.
 
99 points James Suckling Jan 2021

Among the most coveted estates of Pomerol, Château La Fleur-Pétrus occupies an exceptional position between the legendary vineyards of Pétrus and Lafleur. Owned by the Moueix family, the estate has earned international acclaim for producing Merlot-dominant wines of remarkable elegance, depth and longevity. Its gravel, clay and blue clay soils create a distinctive expression of Pomerol, balancing richness with precision and finesse.

The magnificent 2018 vintage produced fruit of extraordinary concentration while preserving freshness and balance. Warm, dry conditions allowed Merlot and Cabernet Franc to ripen beautifully, while meticulous vineyard selection and patient élevage created a wine of exceptional harmony and ageing potential that ranks among the estate's finest modern releases.

Deep garnet with youthful purple highlights, the bouquet is captivatingly layered with black cherry, plum and blackberry intertwined with violets, truffle, dark chocolate and fine cedar. As the wine evolves, notes of graphite, tobacco leaf and exotic spice emerge, adding remarkable complexity. The palate is seamless and beautifully sculpted, revealing concentrated dark fruits framed by cashmere fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a finely defined mineral core. Powerful yet effortlessly graceful, the finish is exceptionally long, lingering with savoury depth, floral perfume and unmistakable Pomerol class.

A magnificent companion for beef Wellington, roast duck, venison loin, black truffle dishes or mature Comté. Already breathtaking with extended decanting, this outstanding Pomerol has the pedigree and balance to reward collectors for decades.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2060.