The 2020 La Fleur-Petrus, a Bordeaux Blend from Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, has garnered exceptional acclaim from various wine critics. Produced by Chateau La Fleur Petrus, this red wine is noted for its depth, complexity, and aging potential, sealed with a traditional cork and boasting an alcohol content of 14.5%.
James Suckling awarded it a perfect score of 100, describing it as "one of the most powerful and significant La Fleur-Petrus I have ever tasted with incredible depth and power." He highlights its "very dark fruits, dark chocolate with hazelnuts, and milk chocolate with almonds," predicting it will age "for eternity" (jamessuckling.com, 11/19/2023).
Jeb Dunnuck also gave the wine a flawless 100 points, calling it "the finest vintage from this address I’ve ever tasted." He noted its "dense purple hue" and "deep, layered, full-bodied, yet flawlessly balanced style" with an array of "red and black fruits, chocolate, dried flowers, spicy oak, and damp earth" (jebdunnuck.com, 3/29/2023).
Decanter rated it 99 points, praising its "sumptuous and stylish" nature, with "blueberries, pomegranates, and raspberries," and a "cooling minty freshness alongside touches of dark chocolate and licks of medicinal and exotic spices." They found the tannins "supple and just chewy," giving the wine "perfect weight" and an "utterly moreish" quality (Decanter, 1/3/2023).
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it 97 points, appreciating its "incredible purity in the fruit, silky textures, and a complex aromatic profile sporting truffles, flowers, licorice, plums, cherries, and cocoa." He described it as "rich, full-bodied, sensuous, and sexy" with a "finish that lingers, expands, and inspires" (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/21/2023).
William Kelley of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it 96 points, noting its "aromas of minty blackberries, loamy soil, black truffles, and petroleum jelly." He found it "full-bodied, ample and enveloping" with a "broad, licorice-inflected finish" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/6/2023).
Vinous' Neal Martin rated it 95 points, calling it "a class act" with a "compelling bouquet" and a "mineral-rich finish" (Vinous, 2/9/2023).
Overall, the 2020 La Fleur-Petrus stands out as a remarkable wine with high praise for its balance, complexity, and aging potential, making it a notable choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
