Iconic of the Pomerol plateau, the Château La Fleur-Petrus 2018 unfolds an aesthetic of taste where power and lace respond to each other with grace. From a vineyard planted on deep clay mixed with gravel, worked by vines averaging around 35 years old, this vintage delivers a masterful interpretation of the terroir. Its rare velvety texture, aromas of dark fruit and refined undergrowth, and tannins edged like haute couture fabric all contribute to a tasting moment of great precision. Raised with respect for great balance, it joins the circle of fine wines that are opened with restraint, awaiting their most harmonious revelation. Lauded by critics and awarded a 98/100 by Jeff Leve, it ranks among Pomerol’s most sought-after cuvées, calling to mind the great names of the appellation. You will find a sensual breadth and a savory depth, equally suited to grand meals and to chosen moments that celebrate the art of French living.

Blend and vinification

This Pomerol red is dominated by Merlot (91 %), supported by Cabernet Franc (6 %) and Petit Verdot (3 %). The berries, from the upper plateau of Pomerol, reflect the imprint of deep clay and gravel soils, offering both flesh, straightness and length. Vinification preserves parcel identity to maintain aromatic precision and textural finesse. The ageing, carried out over 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels with 50 % new wood, sculpts the material without imprinting it, revealing a subtle oak that serves the fruit. Alcohol reaches 14,5 %, perfectly balanced by integrated acidity that gives drive and freshness to the finish. Throughout the élevage, attention to racking and to the final blend aims at that sought-after ridge line where the opulence of Merlot marries a savoury thread and admirable structure on the palate.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep garnet purple of fine intensity, edged with profound highlights that speak to remarkable concentration. A clear, bright disk hints at great youth and intact vitality.
• Nose : Refined bouquet of black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant, elevated by truffle, dark chocolate, liquorice and a touch of noble smoke. Notes of espresso emerge with aeration, revealing a complex register where fruit meets woodland and fine spices.
• Palate : Generous, caressing attack, opulent texture without heaviness, driven by ripe, polished tannins. The mid-palate is lush and vibrant, freshness balances the generosity, and the finish stretches long on flavours of dark fruit, cocoa and truffle, with majestic persistence.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 16 and 18°C in large Bordeaux-style glasses to open the bouquet and honour the texture. A 1 to 2 hour decant enhances aromatic expression and tannin harmony. The cellaring potential, estimated at 20 to 25 years, invites patience for an ideal peak expected between 2028 and 2058. Store bottles in a cool cellar, protected from light and vibration, lying on their side to preserve the cork. For flawless service, stabilise the temperature and avoid thermal shocks that would alter the wine’s precision.

Food pairings

• Refined aperitifs : artisanal charcuterie, aged Comté gougères, mushroom toasts.
• Starters : pan-seared foie gras with bitter cocoa nibs, perfect egg with truffles, thin porcini tart.
• Main courses : herb-roasted rack of lamb, beef fillet en croûte, lacquered duck with gentle spices, black truffle risotto.
• Cheeses : mature Comté, extra-old mimolette, truffle Brie, aged sheep’s tomme.
• Desserts : lightly sweet dark chocolate entremets, roasted pear with spices, cocoa biscuit with tonka bean.

Occasions

Château La Fleur-Petrus 2018 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a one-off occasion when intensity, elegance and emotion are sought.
• At a gourmet dinner bringing together connoisseurs and epicureans around seasonal cuisine.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of great Bordeaux, sensitive to the signatures of Pomerol.

Characteristics

• Name : Château La Fleur-Petrus 2018
• Appellation : Pomerol AOC
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage : 2018
• Grapes : Merlot 91 %, Cabernet Franc 6 %, Petit Verdot 3 %
• Alcohol : 14,5 % vol.
• Ageing : 16 à 18 mois en fûts de chêne français, 50 % neufs
• Volume : selon format disponible
• Cellaring : 20 à 25 ans, ideal window 2028 à 2058
• Serving temperature : 16 à 18°C