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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 La Fleur-Pétrus is fabulous. Increasingly, I find it one the most complete Pomerols in the Moueix range. Perhaps, that’s because it comes from numerous parcels throughout the appellation and is therefore a wine that greatly benefits from blending. Bright acids and floral top notes add lift to a core of red-toned fruit. Hints of cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and orange peel linger on the beautifully persistent finish. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 La Fleur-Pétrus was picked September 7 to 19. Now, this is a level up from the Hosanna, with greater precision and focus—very pure and more terroir-driven. The palate is sleek and smooth on the entry, with svelte tannins, a perfect line of acidity and a very harmonious finish that fans out nicely. This is a refined La Fleur-Pétrus that should age well in bottle. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 La Fleur-Pétrus is very attractive, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, sweet cherries and plums mingled with hints of incense and spices, discreetly framed by new oak. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, it's deep and textural, its rich core of fruit framed by plenty of sweet, powdery tannin. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Château La Fleur-Pétrus comes from roughly 19 hectares of deeper, gravelly, clay soils located on the upper plateau of Pomerol. Almost all Merlot (there's 3% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Petit Verdot), its ruby/purple hue is followed by a medium to full-bodied, round, concentrated Pomerol that has the vintage’s pure red and black fruits as well as some spicy, floral nuances. It's impeccably balanced and has ripe, polished, yet building tannins and a great finish. It has the château's overall elegant, silky style front and center yet this brings ample depth and richness. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Rouge sombre profond. Nez intense, fin, fruité et subtil, tout à la fois étincelant et suave. Un mariage complexe. Délicatement pulpeux en entrée de bouche, avec de la classe dans le toucher et une ascension de la saveur entre le milieu et la finale, le vin monte, monte parfumé, long, vers une finale au grain fin. Vin très appétent et racé. Assemblage : 96,5 % merlot, 3 % cabernet franc, 0,5 % petit verdot. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Very tight for this chateau, with blackberry, chocolate and black-cherry character, as well as a hint of smoky oak. Full and very poised with focus and beauty. 96.5% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 0.5% cabernet sauvignon. 04/2024