Châteu la Fleur Petrus

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

91 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe8/31/2014

Good full ruby. Rich, mellow aromas of blackcurrant, plum and licorice. Dense, seamless and deep, with spicy plum and tobacco flavors enlivened by good peppery thrust. At once bright and suave, finishing with sneaky length. An outstanding, very well balanced wine that only lacks the complexity of the best vintages. (91(+?) points)

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

A medium ruby color is followed by a vivid nose of sweet kirsch, raspberries, flowers and dusty, loamy soil notes. This terrifically scented 2011 is medium-bodied, quintessentially elegant, and loaded with flavor. Obviously, the Moueixs have dedicated considerable time and money to upgrade this terroir as recent vintages have been among the most impressive wines I have ever tasted from La Fleur-Petrus. This relatively forward 2011 Pomerol should drink well for 10-15 years.

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/11/2014

Very restrained today, with singed balsa wood and incense notes that lend a perfumy edge. The core of dark plum and red currant fruit waits in reserve, while hints of alder and mesquite grace the finish. This should deliver some wonderful aromatics when the fruit fills out and meshes with the structure. Drink now through 2017.

La Revue du Vin de France

14,5-15 / 20

the5/31/2012

Tout à la fois compact et séducteur. Cela peut sembler antinomique, mais le premier attribut s'applique aux premières sensations tactiles, tandis que le second qualifie l'impression générale, même une fois le vin avalé.

Le Point

16 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/17/2012

Fruits rouges, bouche vive, tendue, fraîche, tanins frais, tendus, très fruits rouges. Grosse différence entre vin d'argile et de graves, entre Hosanna et La Fleur-Pétrus, par exemple, au velouté d'Hosanna on oppose la tension des tanins de La Fleur. O= 2017 G= 15 ans

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

89-92 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe5/12/2012

Fully saturated ruby-purple. Deep, rich aromas of violet, cassis, cedar and stone on the complex nose. Rich, sweet and dense, then brighter on the back half, with the violet quality returning on the long, clean, ripely tannic finish. Lovely juicy persistence here. Considering all the gravel in these soils, I would have expected a less successful wine, but the roots go deep here.

Wine Advocate

89-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

Made in a distinctive style, the 2011 La Fleur-Petrus is similar to Petrus in weight, richness and overall personality. A dense ruby/purple/plum color is accompanied by notes of creme caramel, sweet black cherries and raspberries. Medium-bodied, stylish and potentially complex as well as concentrated, it should drink nicely for 15 or more years.

TAST

16 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2012

Rondeur souple, allonge discrète, pas très impressionnante à ce stade mais de la finesse. Allonge fine.

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

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Decanter.com

17 / 20

the4/30/2012

Difficult to follow the excellent 2010 but remains true to style. Medium-bodied, fine, fresh and elegant with silky texture and tannins. Drink 2018-2028.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

Chocolate, floral, black cherry, earth and spicy aromas pair well with soft, silky textures and suave, fresh, pure, spicy red berries. 93-94 Pts

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

Tasted at JP Moueix. I left my sample of La Fleur-Petrus to unfurl over five minutes and it was worth the wait. It unfolds with lovely floral aromas: rose petals sprinkled over red fruits and a scent of oyster shell emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine silky tannins, a gentle but insistent grip in the mouth and a layered cassis and dark plum fruit profile that is elegant and yet powerful. This is another sensual 2011 from Mon. Moueix and his team. Tasted April 2012.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/23/2012

Drink 2018-2030 Vineyard encépagement: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Smells riper and darker than the Hosanna but still with the Cab Franc freshness showing through. More obviously oaky on the palate than some in this Moueix line up but has the richness of fruit to handle. Good fruit depth with a dry, moreish finish. (JH)

Asian Palate

91-92 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2012

This wine is elegant and possesses nice depth of fruit that is layered and complex. Gentle, velvety plum and Chinese red date fruit flavours and fairly long length.

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2012

This is nicely packed for the vintage, with flavors of apple wood, cherry preserves and sandalwood laced with black tea and plum notes on the finish. A step up in range and depth. Tasted non-blind.—J.M.