Fleur Petrus Pomerol 2005

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fleur Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈90%), Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92/100 (2015); Wine Spectator listings report mid-90s scores (varies by release); widely reviewed by major merchants and collectors

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and plum with truffle, new leather, violet and spice. Silky, medium-to-full body, supple tannins and an elegant, lingering earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb chops, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, venison. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, shiitake/miso dishes and richer Chinese/Southeast Asian red-meat preparations.

Production Method
Hand-harvested. Fermented in concrete and stainless vats, aged 16–18 months in French oak barrels (c.30–50% new). Traditional vinification on the Pomerol plateau.

Vineyard Info
Château La Fleur-Pétrus (Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix) owns ~18.7 ha on the Pomerol plateau. Merlot-dominant estate producing elegant, age-worthy wines since the 1950s.