Fleur Peyrabon - Pauillac 2018

Vinous

89

byNeal Martinthe3/12/2021

The 2018 La Fleur Peyrabon is more refined on the nose compared to its showing from barrel, retaining graphite notes with freshly rolled tobacco and tightly wound black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a chewy opening. Maybe a little coarse compared to its peers. A tough Pauillac that will benefit from 2–3 years in bottle, although there is already satisfying harmony on the grainy finish. Fine.

Vinous

88-90

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 La Fleur Peyrabon feels just a little overdone on the nose, light graphite notes infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins and just a touch tough at the moment, although there is pleasing harmony toward the cedar-infused finish. Give it a couple of years in bottle.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

89

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019