Lot 35
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2006 (1) WA 93
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2008 (3) WA 95
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2009 (1) WS 97 WA 97
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2011 (1) WS 93 JS 93
Lot 35 Details
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2006 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn. scraped label
WA 93
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2008 (3)
Pomerol.
u. 1 x bn. 2 x scraped labels
A major sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 La Fleur Petrus (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) is a remarkably sexy, opulent wine that transcends the vintage character. Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is accompanied by notes of sweet black cherries, licorice, truffles and a hint of graphite. Full-bodied with silky tannin as well as undeniable appeal, richness, purity and a 40+ second finish, this is a sure-fire big buy in 2008. Drink it over the next 20+ years. May 2011 Drink: 2011-2031 WA 95
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2009 (1)
Pomerol.
scuffed label
This fabled terroir sandwiched between Petrus and Lafleur (hence the name) generally produces one of the more elegantly-styled Pomerols, but in 2009 it offers an extra dimension of flavor intensity as well as more texture and concentration. It reveals a super-seductive perfume of mocha, loamy soil, herbs, black cherries and black currants, truffles and licorice, full body and velvety tannins. The overall impression is one of intensity, power, glycerin and richness as well as undeniable elegance and laser-like focus. This 2009 can be drunk now or cellared for another 25-30+ years. WS 97 WA 97
CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2011 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn. scuffed label
WS 93 JS 93