Chateau La Fleur Petrus Aoc Pomerol 2015 75cl

Château La Fleur-Pétrus 2015 is an exceptional Pomerol red wine, elegant, powerful and structured, with extended aging potential and complex aromas of black fruits, truffle and spices.

General Information
Appellation: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Château: La Fleur-Pétrus
Vintage: 2015
Volume: 75cl
Type: Red wine, AOC Pomerol
Alcohol: 15% 

Vineyard: 18.7 hectares located between Château Petrus and Château La Fleur, on gravel and clay-gravel soils with ferruginous subsoil and natural drainage 

Grape Varieties / Blend
Merlot: 90-93%
Cabernet Franc: 7-7.5%
Petit Verdot: 0.5-3% 

Vinification and Aging
Vinification: Very precise but traditional, in concrete and stainless steel tanks with strict oxidation control 

Aging: 18 to 22 months in oak barrels (50% new) with particular attention to the finesse and balance of the tannins 

Tasting Profile
Color: Deep, intense, violet to garnet 

Nose: Complex aromas of ripe black fruits (black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant), truffle, licorice, spices, warm earth, floral and woody notes 

Palate: Silky and velvety structure, full-bodied, fine and powerful tannins, remarkable length and depth, elegant and sun-drenched profile 

Expert Tasting Notes
James Suckling: 99/100 – aromas of lavender, rose petals, strawberries and raspberries, full body, polished tannins, perfectly ripe fruit, dense and very long 

Wine Spectator: 98/100 – notes of ganache, fig, blackberry compote, graphite and hot coffee, balance and energy 

Jeb Dunnuck: 97/100 – 93% Merlot, brilliant purity and elegance, rich and complex 

Aging Potential and Drinking Window
Current stage: Maturity (2020-2025)
Peak: 2026-2036, optimal aging up to 30 years, depending on storage conditions 

Recommended serving temperature: 16-18°C, sometimes 14-16°C according to guides 

Food and Wine Pairings
Grilled or roasted red meats (beef fillet, duck breast)
Dishes in sauce (coq au vin, wild boar daube)
Aged cheeses (Saint-Nectaire, 24-month Comté) 

This 2015 vintage of Château La Fleur-Pétrus is recognized as a wine of great structure, charm and complexity, emblematic of the Pomerol appellation, ideal for connoisseurs seeking finesse, depth and exceptional aging potential