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Fleur Petrus 2009

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

Even with considerable youthful characteristics, this stunning, open-knit 2009 is quite approachable. This fabled terroir sandwiched between Petrus and Lafleur (hence the name) generally produces one of the more elegantly-styled Pomerols, but in 2009 it offers an extra dimension of flavor intensity as well as more texture and concentration. It reveals a super-seductive perfume of mocha, loamy soil, herbs, black cherries and black currants, truffles and licorice, full body and velvety tannins. The overall impression is one of intensity, power, glycerin and richness as well as undeniable elegance and laser-like focus. This 2009 can be drunk now or cellared for another 25-30+ years.

Score: 97

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2012

A mind-boggling effort, this is the finest La Fleur Petrus I have ever tasted. Layers and layers of black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with licorice, truffles, and earth are found in this dense ruby/purple-colored elixir. With extraordinary purity, decent acidity, melted tannins, and massive fruit along with elegance and precision, it should drink well for three decades or more. It is an amazing effort! Bravo to Christian Moueix and his team. (Tasted once.)

Score: 96 - 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2010

A wine that is extremely perfumed, with flowers and berries and hints of minerals. Chili. Full-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins. Muscular and powerful. Goes on and on. The finish is wonderful. Needs at least five or six years of bottle age. Try in 2018.

Score: 97

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2018+ 15 February 2012

Licorice, blackberry, coffee bean and blueberry aromas; this gets more complex with every sniff. And what a palate. It's so polished, soft and cuddly. Like curling up in a big cashmere blanket. Full-bodied, yet balanced and fresh. Lots of tannins. But all in harmony. Hidden giant here.

Score: 95 - 98

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2010

Tasted at JP Moueix. Like Latour-à-Pomerol, this has a ripe, exuberant, extrovert bouquet with lively red-berried fruit, touches of dried apricot, Seville orange and even a subtle note of marmalade. The palate has a supple entry, just a little disjointed at the moment, coalescing more towards the linear finish, a citric thread running through the sweet red fruit, focused on the coca-tinged finish. Tasted April 2010.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 April 2010

Fine, fragrant. Seduces by its elegance. Silky, smooth tannins provide length and persistence. Ripe and warm but balanced. Drink 2018-2035. (17.5 points)

Score: 17 - 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 April 2010

Bright, deep crimson. Polished, scented, quite concentrated. Just a little inky. Lots of substance and classic interest. Real density. Chewy finish. Solid quality that recalls older vintages. 17+ points

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2032 30 March 2010