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Fleur Petrus 2000

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index’s 2000 tasting in London. Very well defined on the nose, superb mineralite and clarity with touches of limestone and undergrowth inflecting the black fruit accompanied by scents of cedar, sous-bois, a touch of thyme and then sandalwood. Smooth on the entry, nice weight with rounded tannins, blackberry, graphite, cedar and a touch of mint, dense and sinewy towards the finish. This is a lovely La Fleur-Petrus that should last 20-25 years. Drink 2012-2030+ Tasted March 2010.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2030+ 01 September 2010

I am not convinced the 2000 La Fleur Petrus is going to eclipse the 1998, which performed even better in a recent tasting. Nevertheless, it is a terrific effort from this estate, sandwiched between the hallowed vineyards of Petrus and Lafleur. A deep plum/ruby color is followed by aromas of mocha, kirsch liqueur, loamy soil, spice box, and licorice. It is an opulent, medium to full-bodied, big, substantial yet elegant, precise Pomerol displaying beautiful purity. It is just beginning to drink well, and should continue to age for another 10+ years. One of the two bottles I tasted was corked. (93+ Points)

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2020 01 June 2010

A wine of superb concentration and dazzling intensity, the impressive 2000 Lafleur-Petrus is tasting even better out of bottle than it did from cask. A deep saturated purple-colored, full-bodied, powerful example that is clearly in a class with the 1998, it may be the finest Lafleur-Petrus made in the last 50 years. The 2000 exhibits plenty of cocoa, black cherry, plum, and currant fruit, a large framework, and impressive concentration as well as power. I always thought this was an improved "bigger" version of the 1975, and I have no reason to think otherwise based on its performance from bottle.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2025 01 April 2003

A revelation in my tastings was the fabulous performance of La Fleur-Petrus's 2000. It made my tasting note of last year look negligent. This is a wine of great concentration, a fabulous dense purple color, powerful, long, highly-extracted flavors, and copious sweet tannin in the finish. The tannin is well-integrated and sweet, but it possesses a large size as well as impressive concentration and power.

Score: 91 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2007-2025 01 February 2002

This delicate, graceful, dark ruby-colored Pomerol reveals scents of sweet cherries and kirsch. Made in an elegant style, it lacks depth and exceptional richness. Moderate tannin in the finish suggests it will age well for 18-20 years.

Score: 88 - 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2001-2021 01 April 2001

Light, bright ruby. Very light nose that seems very developed. Rather a pale shadow of a right bank wine, this bottle. Perfectly amicable but without much of a message. Luncheon claret with rusty nails on the end.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2008-2018 23 March 2010

Bright ruby-red. Superripe, highly perfumed aromas of raspberry, tobacco, minerals and spices. Sweet, lush and deep, with liqueur-like red fruits complicated by notes of tobacco leaf and fresh herbs. Very silky, voluminous Pomerol with real sweetness and inner-mouth perfume. A thoroughly seductive vintage for this chateau.

Score: 92

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2003

Very silky young red. Bright aromas of pressed flowers and blueberries. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Subtle red. Solid. Needs time. Best after 2010. 3,600 cases made.

Score: 92

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2010+ 31 March 2003