Fleur Petrus Pomerol 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fleur Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
95% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
High critic scores for the 2021: Wine Advocate 94, Jeb Dunnuck 94, Vinous 93, Wine Spectator 93; praised for texture, purity and ageworthiness

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum, violet, licorice, anise and baking chocolate; medium–full bodied with a velvety, silky texture, polished tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, venison, beef short rib, truffled polenta, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef with soy and star anise, mushroom hot pot, Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Vinified in stainless steel/cement and matured ~18 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Estate owned/managed by the Moueix family (Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix); ~18.7 ha on the Pomerol plateau near Château Pétrus, planted mainly to Merlot.