Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a prestigious Pomerol estate that has been owned by the négociant house Jean-Pierre Moueix since 1952. Its main vineyard is located across the road from Château Pétrus and next to Château Lafleur, in the eastern quadrant of the Pomerol appellation. This is the 2019 vintage, a blend composed of 94% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 50% new French oak. Presented here in a magnum bottle, it is a full-bodied wine, offering notes of plum preserve, Morello cherries, cocoa beans, truffles and mint leaves. Best enjoyed after 2028.
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Château La Fleur-Pétrus is one of the most renowned vineyards of Pomerol. 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.
