Fleur Petrus Pomerol 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fleur Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 91%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Decanter ~95; Wine Spectator ~94

Tasting Note
Dense black cherry and plum with notes of truffle, violet and graphite; dark chocolate, espresso and licorice nuances. Polished, firm tannins, fresh lift and a long mineral-spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, duck confit, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu (BBQ pork), mushroom hot pot, soy-braised beef short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats with gentle maceration; élevage 16–18 months in 50% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Owned by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix; 18.7 ha on the Pomerol plateau. First acquired by Moueix in 1950. HVE3-certified; vines average ~35 years.