Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2019

The 2019 La Fleur-Pétrus is explosive and heady in the glass. A rush of wild flowers, spice, mocha and licorice gives the 2019 an exotic feel that resonate on the palate, where the wine is rich, ripe and flamboyant. With a bit of aeration, the 2019 shows its shoulders and persistence. I would be in no hurry here, there is plenty still left to come as the tannins soften. I never put stock in numbers alone, but the pH of 3.9 is higher than normal while the acidity above 3 is high. "These are very California-style numbers," Christian Moueix commented.

This is a genuine, old-school Pomerol with blueberries, wet earth and black tea leaf. It’s full-bodied, yet balanced and beautiful. Traditional and so attractive with a modern tone.

Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Complex nose with distinct spiciness, subtle oak, hints of dark chocolate and mocha. In the background lush fruit, becoming more prominent with some oxygen, reminiscent of blackcurrants, blackberries as well as hints of violets. On the palate, power, elegance and freshness in excellent combination, ripe tannins, excellent depth and length. Another great classic of this vintage.