Fleur Petrus Pomerol 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fleur Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 93; James Suckling 93; The Wine Advocate ~92; Jancis Robinson 17/20; praised by Clive Coates

Tasting Note
Black plum, blackberry, violet and forest-floor aromas with cedar, graphite and dark chocolate. Silky, medium‑full palate, soft ripe tannins and a long savory finish (truffles, spice).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, braised beef hot pot, shiitake mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Pomerol vinification; majority Merlot, fermented in vats and matured ~18 months in 30–50% new oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Château La Fleur-Pétrus, owned by Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix since 1952; ~18.7 ha on the Pomerol plateau, replanted mid-20th century and renowned for Merlot-led wines.