Château La Fleur-Petrus

The Moueix legacy largely stems from their near-century-long association with Chateau Petrus, Pomerol’s most important (and most expensive) estate. This level of prestige can overshadow the loftiest of nearby estates, even those under the same supervising family, sourcing from neighboring plots of land. In addition to other Right Bank superstars such as Hosanna and Trotanoy, La Fleur Petrus is part of the esteemed Moueix portfolio and can offer phenomenal value to those wanting a more classic take on Pomerol.

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus: Top-Tier Pomerol Terroir

While the Moueix family brings its talent and reputation to the wines of La Fleur Petrus, the vineyard allows Bordeaux enthusiasts to experience premium terroir without the premium price. Purchased in 1950, the original vineyard block shares a border with Petrus and Lafleur, while another major plot sits adjacent to Le Pin and Trotanoy. Part of what drives Pomerol’s intrigue is its comparatively small amount of plantings – it is only 1/7th the size of St-Emilion! As a custodian of some of Pomerol’s prime vineyards, La Fleur Pétrus ensures a pure expression of the terroir, allowing for a more traditional Grand Vin capable of grace with age.

The estate was Jean-Pierre Moeuix's first purchase as part of the now-famous Moeuix negociant house. Three decades after acquiring the estate, ownership fell into the hands of his son, Christian Moueix, who added land from Chateau Le Gay to La Fleur-Petrus' property and led the estate to become one of Pomerol's most important producers. Now known as one of Burgundy's top "insider" secrets, La Fleur-Petrus was named in the "Magical 20" by Robert Parker, a list of non-First Growth estates producing First Growth quality.

Top La Fleur-Petrus Merlot Vintages

Making up a substantial portion of the plantings, Merlot showcases its more charming aspects from the mix of deep clay and limestone soils found throughout. Its vineyard contains a higher concentration of gravel compared to its neighbors, breeding a signature finesse and refinement in the final blend. The winemaking approach is remarkably modest considering the resulting wine flaunts layered aromatics of blackberry and licorice with a velvety, rich texture and subtle oak nuance.

2015 La Fleur-Petrus demonstrates this density of expression without compromising vibrancy – a truly balanced wine that will expand upon this depth over the years! Lisa Perrotti-Brown describes the vintage as “rich, plush and seductive in the mouth…with persistent, slowly revealing earthy/savory layers, which will keep you reaching for another glass.” Another stunner is the 2018 La Fleur-Petrus, receiving five 97+ point scores from acclaimed critics, including Antonio Galloni and Jeb Dunnuck. The wine is beloved for its depth and complexity, gaining a reputation as an "archetypal" Pomerol in the best possible sense. Able to be enjoyed now or cellared for another two decades, the bottle is a serious contender as the estate's greatest-ever release. 

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