2025 Chateau La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol

A FIRST - EXPECTED SPRING 2028 The 2025 Château La Fleur-Pétrus undoubtedly ranks among the absolute highlights of Pomerol. In a vintage that was not equally easy everywhere, La Fleur-Pétrus succeeds in combining power, finesse, and precision in an exceptional manner. The wine possesses the depth and concentration characteristic of great Pomerol, yet simultaneously distinguishes itself through its elegance, refined structure, and remarkable energy. Winery Château La Fleur-Pétrus Château La Fleur-Pétrus belongs to the prestigious Moueix family, responsible for some of Pomerol's most iconic wines, including Pétrus, Trotanoy, and Hosanna. The estate is situated in an exceptional location between Pétrus and Lafleur and benefits from a terroir known for its combination of gravel, clay, and ferrous soils. The style of La Fleur-Pétrus is characterized by elegance, precision, and a refined expression of Merlot. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab. The wine and blend The 2025 consists of 97% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. The dominant role of Merlot provides the velvety texture and layered fruit expression, while the small addition of Petit Verdot gives extra structure, freshness, and aromatic depth. Vineyard, terroir and vintage La Fleur-Pétrus benefits from one of the most sought-after terroirs in Pomerol. The combination of deep clay layers and gravelly plots creates an ideal balance between concentration, ripeness, and freshness. In the warm and dry 2025 vintage, the old vines managed to draw upon sufficient water reserves, allowing the grapes to retain their aromatic freshness and refinement. It is precisely in this vintage that La Fleur-Pétrus distinguishes itself through its elegance. Where some wines from Pomerol primarily display power, this wine combines impressive concentration with refined tension, floral nuances, and remarkable precision. Vinification and aging The vinification is entirely focused on preserving purity and terroir expression. Through careful extraction, the tannins remain refined and polished, while the natural concentration of the vintage is fully preserved. Aging supports the structure without overpowering the finesse of the fruit. Color, smell and taste Deep ruby red in color. The nose opens with aromas of black blackberries, dark cherries, and ripe plums, followed by rose petals, blood orange, mint, exotic spices, and a subtle touch of black truffle. The aromatic precision and purity are impressive. On the palate, the wine displays an exceptional balance between power and refinement. The texture is silky and layered, with a core of dark fruit supported by perfectly integrated tannins. The wine possesses remarkable linearity and energy, where the tannins are barely noticeable due to the purity of the fruit. Floral accents, minerality, and a subtle spiciness provide additional complexity. The finish is long, intense, and impressively precise. Summary of professional reviews The 2025 Château La Fleur-Pétrus is among the highest-rated wines of the vintage. James Suckling awards 99-100 points and describes it as a wine of exceptional purity, energy, and intensity, where the tannins blend completely with the fruit. William Kelley (The Wine Advocate, 94-96 points) calls La Fleur-Pétrus, along with Trotanoy, one of the most impressive and powerful wines within the Moueix portfolio. Antonio Galloni (94-96 points) emphasizes the finesse and elegance the wine displays in a warm vintage, with notes of rose petals, blood orange, and exotic spices. The combination of power, precision, and refinement makes this one of the most complete Pomerols of 2025. If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount