2008 Château La Fleur-Pétrus
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80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Blackish crimson. Quite evolved on the nose and with fine aroma and masses of sweet charm. A little menthol note and still some fine tannins. Dry, long finish. Lots of fun. (JR)
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The 2008 Château La Fleur is another relatively mature 2008 that offers medium-bodied notes of black cherries, currants, leafy herbs, and cigar tobacco. With good acidity, a balanced, light texture, and a clean finish, it’s best drunk up over the coming 7-8 years.
Tasted blind. Two bottles, both oxidised. Slightly dull crimson. Strange, waxy perfumes. Something a bit sour about this. Hint of tea leaves and it builds towards the finish. Long. (JR)
Simple black fruit, a touch of menthol. Medium body, very soft tannins and some vegetal notes to finish. Lingering black fruit but not much complexity. (RH)
About the producer
Château La Fleur-Pétrus was the first acquisition of many in Pomerol by Jean Pierre Moueix, who went on to own Château Trotanoy, Château Hosanna and most notably Pétrus. Jean Pierre Moueix was born in Corèzze in moved to Saint-Émilion with his parent in 1929 following the Great Depression.