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Fleur Petrus 1998

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

Aromas of mushrooms and olives, turning to crushed blackberries. Full-bodied, with soft, round tannins and sweet ripe fruit. Long and flavorful. Why wait on this pretty wine? - '88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now.

Score: 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 2009

Quite rich nose. Sweet, spicy, quite aggressive. Not ready yet and a bit brutal and spiky. Very chewy finish.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2009-2017 06 April 2006

The finest La Fleur-Petrus I have tasted, this dense ruby/purple-colored wine exhibits aromas and flavors of Chinese black tea, raspberries, kirsch liqueur, and flowers. Elegant, yet crammed with concentrated fruit, it is symmetrical, harmonious and long, with tremendous persistence on the palate. While not a blockbuster/heavyweight, it is a wine of finesse and richness that admirably balances power with elegance. A great success!

Score: 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2003-2020 01 April 2001

Red-ruby. Deep aromas of kirsch, graphite and smoky oak. Fat, thick, concentrated and deep; quite fleshy but with backbone. Already offers enticing inner-mouth perfume. Long, satisfying finish features thoroughly ripe tannins and very persistent, sweet, chocolatey fruit. This is turning out very well indeed.

Score: 90 - 92

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2000