1970 Château La Fleur-Pétrus
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A top-notch success for the vintage, the 1970 La Fleur Petrus is now at its apogee. It is very round and richly fruity, with medium body, a lush, velvety texture, and a long finish. The predominant impression is one of rich, roasted black cherries and spices. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/91.
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A top-notch success for the vintage, the 1970 La Fleur Petrus is now at its apogee. It is very round and richly fruity, with medium body, a lush, velvety texture, and a long finish. The predominant impression is one of rich, roasted black cherries and spices. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/91. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate January 1998
The 1970 La Fleur-Pétrus comes from one of the few magnums that remain in the Moueix’s cellar, but to be honest, it does not shine like the 1964 and 1967. It has a pleasant bouquet with moderate vigor, notes of mulberry, black plum fruit and a conspicuous touch of iodine developing with aeration. The medium-bodied palate is framed by firm tannins, probably due to the impeccable provenance and format, though it remains unapologetically strict and linear. This is not flamboyant like Petrus or Trotanoy, with copious sous-bois notes toward the finish. It just lacks a bit of joie-de-vivre .
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.