Area under vines: 14,5 hectares
Soils: Coarse gravel
Average age of the vines: 35
Planting density: 6000 vines/ha
Production: 45 000 Bottles
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I grossly underrated the 2019 La Fleur-Petrus blind at rued my initial score as it meliorated in the glass. It has a wonderful nose with blackberry, crushed stone and pressed flowers – the oak is beautifully integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and a generous heaping of white pepper; the oak is just a bit too pronounced on the finish, though it assimilates with time in the glass and gains more complexity. Give this 3-4 years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2042
The 2019 La Fleur-Petrus dares to outshine Trotanoy this year, wafting from the glass with aromas of rich berry fruit, plum preserve, dark chocolate, cigar box and spices. Full-bodied, rich and enveloping, it’s broad and layered, with beautifully polished tannins, a ripe core of fruit and a seamless, enveloping profile. This is an elegantly muscular, generous Pomerol whose sumptuous personality reflects the warm, dry vintage.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2055
94% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Elegant and refined. Compact and discreet. Precision and nuance aligned to a generosity of fruit. Lovely balance and texture and clean and long on the finish. Will need time to open. (JL)
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2045
