2021 Chateau La Fleur Petrus - Pomerol AC

Decanter.com – 96 pts – GH: *Succulent and juicy straight away, this has a little party in your mouth giving the chalky strawberry, perfumed blackcurrant, dark chocolate, liquorice and pencil lead all together - bringing a ton of fruit, spice and acidity with thrilling results. You get a touch of austerity still, the minerality and salinity on the tongue but I love the expression here. Feels well worked, all in harmony with such precision on show. Pure class with a seductive core, gentle frame but intense concentration. Super long finish. The Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot really add that extra touch of deliciousness and intrigue. The star for me in the very impressive Moueix lineup this year.* - 04/2022

Falstaff Magazin – 93 pts – PM: *Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Zarte Brombeernote, ein Hauch von dunklen Herzkirschen, zart nach Orangenzesten, auch rote Fruchtaspekte, etwas scheu. Komplex, engmaschig, schokoladige Textur, reife Tannine, etwas Kirschen und Nougat im Abgang, pikante Säure, zitronig im Finish, zeigt Länge, wird von Flaschenreife profitieren.* - 05/2022

WK - 04/22 - 92-94pts: "The 2021 La Fleur-Pétrus is performing nicely, exhibiting aromas of plums, cherries, sweet soil tones, loamy soil and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's lively and charming. Classically proportioned and nicely balanced, if it takes on additional depth with élevage, I'd expect it to land at the upper end of my bracketed score."

Vinum Magazin – 17/20pts: *Leichte Reduktion; dann interessante, zurückhaltende Ausbauwürze; beginnt kompakt, entwickelt Frische und Dichte über feinkörnigem Tannin; die Ausgewogenheit gesucht, nicht die Konzentration.* - 04/2022

WeinWisser – 18,5/20pts – GL, TW: *Was für ein delikates Parfüm, Waldhimbeere, Veilchen, schwarzer tasmanischer Bergpfeffer. Im zweiten Ansatz zarter Iris-Duft, edle Cassiswürze und Lakritze. Am subtilen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur sowie fein körnigem Extrakt, besticht durch eine ungeheure Eleganz und Finesse; ein perfekt geformter Athleten-Körper. Im konzentrierten Finale verschlankt sich der Pomerol und endet mit roter Kirsche, Estragon und dunkler Mineralik. Back to Classic! Für Freunde klassischer Pomerols mit Geduld ist dieser Rohdiamant ein MUST-BUY!* – 04/2022

JancisRobinson.com – 17+/20pts – JL: *95% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. The winner in the J-P Moueix stable this year, in my book. Elegant but restrained with just that bit more density on the mid palate than the other wines. Fine texture and tannins with drive on the finish. Elegance and balance combined.* - 04/2022

05/22 - 95-96pts: "Very polished with fine tannins that finish intensely. It’s a medium-to full-bodied red with focus. Blackberry and blackcurrant flavors. Hints of tobacco and nutmeg, too."

Vinous.com – (93-95) pts – AG: *The 2021 La Fleur-Pétrus is a regal, elegant wine. Rich and sumptuous, yet classically medium in body, the 2021 is impeccably balanced from start to finish. A rush of red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mint, blood orange and cinnamon build into the exquisite, layered finish. The 2021 reinforces my view that La Fleur-Pétrus is the wine to focus on in the Moueix range. Hosanna and, especially Trotanoy, are more famous, to be sure, but in 2021 those wines are heavily shaped by the growing conditions of the year, while La Fleur-Pétrus is simply La Fleur-Pétrus. Classic Pomerol as far as I am concerned.* - 04/2022

Thewinecellarinsider.com – (93-95) pts – JL: *Deep garnet in color, the wine opens with flowers, chocolate, truffles, licorice, espresso, dark plums, and red pit fruits. Plush, soft, and polished on the palate, with supple-textured, silky fruits in the elegant and almost flamboyant, sensuous finish. This is really quite strong, especially when you consider the difficulties in the vintage. The wine blends 95% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. The harvest took place September 23 - October 6. Drink from 2025-2049.* - 05/2022