Château La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol 2006

Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a Pomerol estate that has been owned by Jean Pierre Moueix (who also owns Pétrus and Trotanoy) since 1952 and is one of the most renowned vineyards of Pomerol.

Situated between Châteaux Lafleur and Petrus Château La Fleur-Pétrus took its name in the 18th century.

Jean-Pierre Moueix who established his wine merchant business in Libourne in 1937 purchased La Fleur-Pétrus in 1950.

This historic estate, situated exclusively on the plateau, was named in the 18th century for its position across the localities ‘Petrus’ and ‘La Fleur’. Established in Libourne since 1937, Jean-Pierre Moueix perceived early on the excellent quality of the Pomerol appellation. Château La Fleur-Pétrus was his very first acquisition in 1950. Quickly after, he purchased Château Trotanoy in 1953.

The personality of Château La Fleur-Pétrus lies in the careful association of the famous gravel and clay terroirs of the plateau of Pomerol. The vineyard, located at 33 to 38 meters above sea level, draws its identity from the nuances of soil and elevation of each parcel. Those parcels which are dominated by gravel tend to yield wines of great elegance, while those dominated by clay are distinctly velvety, dense, and structured. 

Château La Fleur-Pétrus is composed predominantly of Merlot, which lends silkiness and generosity to the wine. Cabernet Franc, planted on gravel and fine clay, contributes rigour and complexity, while a small percentage of Petit Verdot, planted on fine gravel, offers a hint of spice to the finish. 

The soils are rich in gravel and the vineyard is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

The wine combines a unique elegance with the generosity and structure typical of the great vineyards of Pomerol. An attentive tasting reveals remarkable refinement, complexity, and a touch of violet. 

La Fleur-Pétrus's grapes are hand-harvested and then fermented in temperature-controlled concrete vats.

The wine is then aged in small oak barriques (50% new) for 18 months. Lafleur-Pétrus produce elegant, smooth and refined Pomerols that is amongst the finest wines of the region.

Awards

94 points James Suckling

A gorgeous and beautiful Pomerol showing finesse and tension that underlines the perfumes and subtlety of this great wine estate. Medium body, firm and silky textured tannins and a long, bright finish. Linear and long. Look for the complexity here.  (12/2015)

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2006 Château La Fleur-Petrus has a fragrant, crushed rose petal bouquet mixed with raspberry coulis and wild strawberry scents, the oak beautifully assimilated and demonstrating fine precision. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well-judged acidity, bright blueberry and black plum notes mixed with cedar and minerals towards the finish. This is turning into a très bon vin! (NM)  (5/2016)

93 points Wine Enthusiast

Rich, sweet chocolate flavours balance with equally sweet blackberries in this opulent wine. This ripeness goes right through to the heart of the concentrated texture, even the tannins sharing in the generosity. This is a delicious wine, but wait for five years and it will be even better. (RV)  (3/2009)

92 points Wine Spectator

Enticing, with mint, bergamot tea, lightly mulled blood orange, melted red licourice and warmed raspberry confiture, this has the DNA of the vineyard but takes on the more open, slightly cooler feel of the vintage. The finish reveals a subtle grain, showing length and lingering minerality. (JM, Web-2016)