Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2017

• Grape Variety: 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
• Region: Pomerol AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Producer: Château La Fleur-Pétrus (Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix)
• Vintage: 2017

Colour & Aroma

Deep garnet-purple with elegant aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, mulberry, cassis, violet, dried lavender, truffle, graphite, cedar, espresso and sweet spices.

Palate

Medium to full-bodied with a velvety texture, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Layers of black plum, black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, cedar and graphite unfold into a long, refined and mineral-driven finish.

Style

Elegant, harmonious, mineral-driven and exceptionally age-worthy.

Food Pairing

Beef Wellington, grilled Wagyu beef, herb-crusted roast lamb, roast duck, venison, black truffle dishes, and aged Comté or Gruyère cheese.

Serving Recommendation

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Decanting: 1.5–2 hours before serving

Drinking Window

2024–2049

Awards & Scores

• James Suckling: 96/100
• Jeb Dunnuck: 95/100
• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94+/100
• Decanter: 94/100
• Wine Spectator: 94/100
• Wine Enthusiast: 94/100