Château La Fleur Petrus, the remarkable Pomerol

The Château La Fleur Petrus is a wine estate in the region of Bordeaux. Neighbor of Petrus, the Château is a Pomerolremarkable, fine and round, one of the largest Pomerol, absolutely unmissable and still accessible. The terroir fully plays its role, with deep gravel soil which gives the wine elegance and natural finesse.

The origins

The castle took its name in the 18th century, which it takes from the plots located at places called “Petrus” and “< a href=”https://www.sodivin.co.uk/4193-lafleur”>Lafleur”. Jean Pierre Moueix has owned the château since 1950. Under his wise leadership, the estate has experienced meteoric growth. The quality of the wine rises to extraordinary levels, propelling the château among the jewels of the Pomerol appellation.

The castle benefits from a terroir recognized for the quality of its wines. The vineyard extends over 18.7 hectares to the north of Petrus. The grape varieties consist of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

Guarantee of quality

The grapes are subject to rigorous selection, each step is carefully controlled in order to preserve the exceptional quality of the fruits.

The château produces a fine and elegant red wine. Its color offers a complex bouquet with scents of black fruits, spices and flowers. On the palate, the wine is ample, fleshy and velvety, with a refined tannic structure and a lingering finish.

Meticulous know-how

Since 2007, Eric Moueix, son of Jean-Pierre, has managed the estate with passion and expertise. Assisted by Jean-Claude Berrouet, renowned oenologist, he perpetuates the tradition of excellence which has made La Fleur Petrus famous .

our selection

Château La Fleur Petrus 1979
85-89/100

Château La Fleur Petrus 1967
90-94/100

Among the château’s greatest successes we find: 1982, 1985, 1989 et 1995. The château La Fleur Petrus 2008 is also excellent.

A legendary wine

Today, Château La Fleur Petrus remains a jewel of the appellation Pomerol, a symbol of excellence and know-how passed down from generation to generation.