The 2020 La Fleur Petrus, a Bordeaux blend from Pomerol, France, is drawing critical acclaim for its depth, complexity, and aging potential. With a composition of 93% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, this wine is described as full-bodied and elegantly balanced.

James Suckling awarded it a perfect score of 100, calling it "one of the most powerful and significant La Fleur-Petrus I have ever tasted," noting its "incredible depth and power," and praising the "very dark fruits, dark chocolate with hazelnuts, and milk chocolate with almonds" that define its profile. Similarly, Jeb Dunnuck also rated it 100, describing it as the "finest vintage from this address" with an array of "red and black fruits, chocolate, dried flowers, spicy oak, and damp earth."

Decanter's review highlighted the wine's "sumptuous and stylish" nature, scoring it 99 points. The publication praised its "clear and crystalline fruit" and noted its "cooling minty freshness" alongside "touches of dark chocolate and medicinal and exotic spices." The Wine Independent echoed high praise with a score of 99, admiring its "deep garnet-purple color" and a palate "chock-full of rich, decadently fragrant black fruits."

Jeff Leve and Wine Enthusiast both scored it 97, with Leve emphasizing its "incredible purity in the fruit, silky textures," and a finish described as "silky, cashmere texture." Wine Enthusiast appreciated its potential for aging, noting the "freshness" from the vineyard's cool clay and the "great promise" assured by the tannins.

While most reviews are glowing, Wine Spectator offered a slightly more reserved score of 93, describing the wine as "alluring, with velvety plum and boysenberry reduction notes" and a "lovely tobacco echo."

Overall, the 2020 La Fleur Petrus is hailed as a standout vintage, combining power, elegance, and a long aging potential.