2013 Chateau La Fleur-Petrus, Pomerol 3×1.5L

Vinous 89

The 2013 La Fleur-Pétrus offers light brambly red fruit commingling with tobacco and dried leaves, missing fruit concentration though no greenness is evident. The palate is medium-bodied with light but pliant tannins. Pretty blackberry and raspberry fruit mix with black pepper, clove and meat juices. It has a nice savory finish. This will drink well over the next four to five years. Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year On tasting. [Neal Martin, 08/08/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2032

Robert Parker 91

Now La Fleur-Petrus has swallowed Chateau Guillot, I thought it pertinent to ask Edouard Moueix exactly how it is contributing to the blend. Edouard told me that around 75% of its vines are currently being blended into La Fleur Petrus, but that the vines surrounding the house suffered severe millerandage and was not used. The La Fleur-Petrus has an elegant bouquet with cranberry, crushed strawberry and mineral tones. It is a little more flamboyant than the Latour-a-Pomerol and yet it never “lets go” completely. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a fine line of acidity and a lovely spiciness towards the slightly austere finish. With good structure, this classic Pomerol should give pleasure over the next 10 to 15 years. Tasted April 2014. [Neal Martin, 04/01/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029

JancisRobinson.com 16

Dark shaded garnet. Strong hint of iodine on the nose here. And some fruit and well-managed tannins on the palate. Very minor key but a minor success! (JR) [02/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2026