Ratings & Tasting Notes:

99 points James Suckling
Review Date: 02/2019
Wow. The blackberry, dried-flower and orange-peel aromas are so impressive at first, but then they go to black truffle and wet earth. Full-bodied with a solid core of powerful yet fine-grained tannins. It goes on for minutes. A very muscular La Fleur-Pétrus. Drink after 2025.

98 points Decanter
Review Date: 10/2018
The upfront brambly fruit is sensuous and luscious, followed by freshness and uplift that clamps the mid-palate and takes you vertically up in a whirl of mint and eucalyptus. It has gorgeous grip with violet edges, and for me this beats the brilliant 2015 because I love the push and pull between intensity and teasingly-slow acidity. It’s all finesse, rewarding the effort and investment that has gone into La Fleur Pétrus in recent years. I loved it en primeur and I love it in bottle. (JA)

98 points Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 02/2019
The 2016 Château La Fleur Petrus is more regal and elegant, with an incredibly floral quality in its red and blue fruits, crushed rock, forest floor, and graphite-tinged aromas and flavors. This medium to full-bodied, rich, layered effort has notable structure, integrated acidity, beautiful balance, and a rock star finish. This is pure class and a thrilling La Fleur Petrus that needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for 2-3 decades.

97 points Wine Advocate
Review Date: 11/2018
Blended of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, the medium garnet-purple colored 2016 la Fleur-Petrus reveals stunning Black Forest cake, redcurrant jelly and wilted roses scents with underlying suggestions of pencil shavings, yeast extract, dark chocolate and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the mid-palate possesses superb intensity and depth with layers of perfumed black fruits and loads of red fruit sparks framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note. (LPB)

Cult Wines International Notes:

Château Lafleur-Pétrus is a prestigious estate located in the heart of Pomerol, an appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank known for producing some of the world’s most luxurious Merlot-based wines. The estate’s name itself highlights its prime location between the famed vineyards of Château Lafleur and Château Pétrus, a testament to the exceptional quality of its terroir.

The vineyard is predominantly planted with Merlot, which thrives in the clay and gravel soils of Pomerol, lending the wine its plush, velvety texture. A significant portion of Cabernet Franc is also used, contributing a layer of aromatic complexity and a structured backbone to the final blend. The meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar focuses on expressing the pure elegance and concentration of the Pomerol terroir.

In the glass, Château Lafleur-Pétrus is renowned for its deep, rich color and a captivating bouquet. The nose is a complex tapestry of black cherry, wild berries, and plum, with subtle notes of truffle, spice, and violet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and impeccably balanced, offering a powerful yet silky texture with refined tannins. The finish is long, harmonious, and truly memorable.

Château Lafleur-Pétrus is a benchmark for the Pomerol appellation. It is a wine that combines power and grace, and its ability to age for decades makes it a highly sought-after wine for collectors. It is an exquisite expression of its exceptional terroir and a true delight for those who appreciate the finest Right Bank wines.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.

Condition:

Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.

Outstanding condition.