Chateau La Fleur-Petrus
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Chateau La Fleur-Petrus,
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Sandwiched between two of the most famous names in Bordeaux, Ch. Lafleur and Ch. Pétrus (hence the name), this is usually one of the most elegant wines in Pomerol. Continuing the rich vein of form at this estate, peppery spice dominates the nose of this nicely perfumed 2013 wine, which shows good intensity and poise. A cooling freshness dominates the palate which is in relative harmony - strong dark fruits, with acidity, tannin and a fairly persistent finish.
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£112.00
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
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Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a Pomerol estate that has been owned by Jean Pierre Moueix (who also owns Pétrus and Trotanoy) since 1952.
Four years after it was purchased, Bordeaux was hit by its worst frosts in living memory and most of the vineyards at Lafleur-Pétrus were destroyed and had to be replanted. La Fleur-Pétrus's 9.08 hectare vineyard is on a plateau east of Pomerol sandwiched between Lafleur and Pétrus. The soils are rich in gravel and the vineyard is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.
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, whilst lacking the concentration and intensity found in Pétrus, are still amongst the finest wines of the region.