Château La Fleur-Pétrus - Pomerol 2003 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

A sexy, soft, fleshy, medium-bodied, fully mature Pomerol, the 2003 La Fleur Petrus possesses notes of jammy cherries, licorice and underbrush. It will not improve any further, so drink it over the next 5-6 years.

La Revue du Vin de France

16.50 / 20

the2/25/2008

Notes de confiture de fruits rouges au nez. Bouche sphérique, chaude et ample, finale légèrement ferme et tanins encore abondants.

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/24/2006

An open-knit Pomerol, the 2003 exhibits a medium ruby color, an opulent, sweet cherry-scented nose, low acid, plump, round flavors, a fragile constitution, but an incremental richness that builds on the palate. A light effort for the vintage, it comes across like a round, juicy Pinot Noir because of its sweetness of fruit and expansiveness. Drink it over the next 10-12 years, although it may last even longer as its balance is impressive

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2006

Aromas of plums with flowers and berries follow through to a full-bodied palate, with round, velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Juicy wine. Sweet fruit. Best after 2009.

Wine Advocate

88-91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/29/2005

This is one of the few 2003 Pomerols that did not show as well as nine months earlier. Seemingly lighter and not terribly different in weight or texture from the 2002, the 2003 La Fleur-Petrus has a deep ruby/plum color and some sweet mocha and berry fruit intermixed with some vanilla and cedar. The wine is medium-bodied, revealing good sweetness on the attack, but then falls off in the mouth. It is well-made, attractively textured, but short in the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2014. P.S. Christian Moueix reminded me that at least 2-3 barrels of press wine would be added, which provide more density and structure.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/29/2004

Proprietor Christian Moueix insisted that I include in my notes that the press wine (usually 1-4%) had not yet been added to this offering, which should give it more weight and structure. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet black cherry fruit, a hint of wild strawberries, a sweet, medium-bodied texture, pure, elegant flavors, and moderate tannin in the finish. It will not make tasters forget the brilliant 2000 or 1998, but it is a well-made 2003 Pomerol. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014.