2018 Chateau La Fleur Petrus Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 99 JL 98 JD 97 WA 97 VN 97 DC 96 WE 96 JA 95 WS 94
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, January 2021

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...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

The floral dominated nose is accompanied by dark cherries, black plums, boysenberry, dark cocoa and truffles. Full-bodied, rich and focused, your palate is taken over by layers of silky, velvet textured fruits, all of...
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

One of the most seamless, ethereal wines in the vintage, the 2018 Château La Fleur-Petrus checks in as 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot coming from a 45-acre vineyard of deep clay and gravelly soils...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

(97+ points) 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...
VN 97

Vinous, March 2021

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...
DC 96

Decanter, April 2019

This is extremely good quality - intense, concentrated, inky but not a wine to rush. It takes its time in the glass, with the floral aromatics only beginning to curl out after five minutes before revealing an obvious...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, May 2021

Situated on some of the finest terroir in Pomerol, this estate has produced a powerful while impressively subtle wine. Black fruits, rich tannins and strength come together in a wine that is much more than its elements...
JA 95

janeanson.com, September 2021

Continuing a run of strong vintages at Lafleur-Petrus, this has finesse and elegance alongside its muscular, powerful tannins. Think smoked blueberries, cloves and chocolate-dipped raspberries, concentrated and confident...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, January 2021

This offers a dark hued mix of plum, blackberry and black currant fruit that rolls through, unwinding to show anise, warm stone and tobacco notes as it does. Savory- and dark earth–tinged finish echoes lengthily. Merlot...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2018 Chateau La Fleur Petrus is an exceptional Bordeaux Blend wine that hails from the esteemed Pomerol region in France. With its deep red color and elegant label, this wine exudes sophistication and promises a memorable tasting experience.

On the nose, the wine reveals a captivating bouquet of ripe black fruit, clove, licorice, pine, and walnut husk. Alongside these enticing aromas, hints of bitter chocolate and coffee add depth and complexity. The intensity of the aromatics is a testament to the wine's quality and attention to detail.

Upon tasting, the 2018 Chateau La Fleur Petrus impresses with its full-bodied nature and firm, tight tannins. It exudes a sense of power and muscle, yet remains precise and energetic on the palate. The wine's chewy layers and remarkable depth are a testament to its superb craftsmanship.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awards this wine a staggering 99 points, praising its structure, depth, and polish. He suggests that it will benefit from further aging and recommends trying it from 2026 onward. Wine Enthusiast also rates it highly, awarding it 96 points and noting its power, subtlety, and potential for aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gives the 2018 Chateau La Fleur Petrus an impressive 97+ points. The review describes the wine's medium to full-bodied palate, velvety texture, and well-knit freshness. It praises the densely packed black fruit and earthy layers, as well as the wine's beguiling perfume.

Other esteemed critics such as Jeff Leve, Decanter, Jeb Dunnuck, Vinous, Wine Spectator, and Jane Anson also rave about this exceptional wine, highlighting its purity, elegance, balance, and potential for long-term aging.

In conclusion, the 2018 Chateau La Fleur Petrus is a wine of remarkable quality and finesse. Its combination of ripe fruit, firm tannins, and layered complexity make it a standout in the Bordeaux Blend category. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for further development, this wine is a true gem from the Pomerol region of Bordeaux.