Castle The Flower Petrus - Pomerol 2015

Wine Advocate

95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe3/2/2018

The 2015 la Fleur-Petrus has tightened up since I tasted it in barrel, now a more linear, very focused, not austere but maybe conservative bouquet that may already be shutting up shop after bottling. But there is purity here and wonderful mineralité. The palate is more open: concentrated blackberry and boysenberry fruit, white pepper, clove and a touch of curry leaf. This has substance in spades, enormous depth with a persistent and satisfying finish. This is destined to be a great la Fleur-Petrus. Anticipated maturity: 2023 - 2050. 

Vinous

97 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe2/27/2018

The 2015 La Fleur-Pétrus is a magical wine. Soaring aromatics, beautifully layered, translucent fruit and exceptional balance are the signatures. Hints of orange peel, white pepper and rose petal add an exotic flair. A wine of total harmony, the 2015 offers superb intensity and structure to play off the natural richness of the year. A dollop of Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. The 2015 is like a full-on orchestra where all the instruments are clearly heard but also come together in unison to create a wall of sound that is overwhelming in its beauty.

Wine Advocate

96 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe2/22/2018

A blend of 92% Merlot, 7.5% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 la Fleur-Petrus is a little reticent on the nose to begin, offering up beguiling notes of tilled soil, black olives, charcuterie and dried Provence herbs over a core of preserved plums, black cherries and black raspberries with touches of tar and new leather. Full-bodied, rich, plush and seductive in the mouth, it finishes with persistent, slowly revealing earthy/savory layers, which will keep you reaching for another glass.

Wine Spectator

95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/15/2018

Warm ganache, fig bread and blackberry compote notes give this a fleshy feel. Loam and warm espresso details glide underneath, further accentuating the dark profile. Shows ample drive and energy, with graphite and roasted alder elements and fresh acidity coursing through. Serious juice. Best from 2025 through 2040. 5,133 cases made.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

99 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/12/2018

The aromas to this are stunning with lavender, rose petals, walnut skin, strawberries and raspberries. Captivating. Full body, layers of polished tannins and perfectly ripe fruit. Dense and very long. Breathtaking classicism. Try in 2021 and onwards.

Decanter.com

96 / 100

byJane Ansonthe1/26/2018

The soils here are gravel and deep iron-rich clay, and this wine captures the Pomerol sexiness that is such a pleasing signature of the appellation, but in a complex style with densely layered dark fruits and tiny pulses of acidity - a beautifully seductive experience. I love this wine.

Jeb DUNNUCK

97 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

Jamessuckling.com

99-100 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/14/2016

Château La Fleur-Pétrus The power and depth of fruit here is extraordinary, with incredible phenolic texture and a caressing mouthfeel. Full and enticing. It’s a wine that shows power with finesse. Such contrast and greatness. 92% merlot, 7.5% cabernet franc and 0.5% petit verdot. 99-100 points

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Le nez offre une belle intensité. Bouche caressante, nuancée, d’une belle délicatesse de structure. Il monte lentement en puissance sur une trame épicée. Finale équilibrée d’une belle persistance.

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/29/2016

The 2015 La Fleur Petrus is a blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, having absorbed Château Guillot back in 2012. It has a clean and precise bouquet with ebullient red cherry, blackcurrant and cold stone aromas that are very succinct. There is nothing showy here, but it is very refined and graceful. The palate is very well balanced with succulent ripe tannin, clean and precise, lightly spiced red fruit with outstanding focus and tension on the finish. This La Fleur Petrus has an effortless cool about it. I am sure it will be wondrous once in bottle. Drink 2023-2050

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-96 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

It is like walking into your neighborhood flower shop to find an open jar of licorice and a vat of fresh-squeezed cherries amidst the arrangements. Elegant, supple and alluring, the crushed velvet tannins are outstanding when paired with all that ripe, sweet, lush kirsch liqueur in the finish.

Bettane & Desseauve

17,5-18 / 20

the4/28/2016

En élégance et en profondeur avec une belle assise et cette élégance aromatique complexe qui fait le succès du cru, ce vin complet a de la classe.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJames Lawther MWthe4/28/2016

Now a 18.7ha estate. Elegant, fragrant nose. Round and full on the palate with a fine, smooth texture and abundant, ripe tannins. Lovely length and freshness on the finish. Combines elegance and power. 2023-2035

Vinous

94-97 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 La Fleur-Pétrus exudes richness and concentration. Iron, savory herbs, white pepper and mint open up first, followed by intense, pungent tannins that extend the mid-palate into the finish and give the wine its shape. Unctuous and rich, but with good aromatic intensity and plenty of structure, the 2015 is likely to require quite a few years to fully come together. The blend is 92% Merlot, 7+% Cabernet Franc and 0+% Petit Verdot.

Jancis Robinson

17 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

Bordeaux 2015 - Pomerol, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Fronsac | Articles | JancisRobinson.com A Jean-Pierre Moueix wine. 18.7 ha (46 acres) of gravel and deep clay. 92% Merlot, 7.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot. Notably dark crimson. Very complex and layered (from all those parcels!). Lifted and sweet but not heavy and rich. Even a little light and polished. Fun, but not there yet. Drink 2024-2038

timatkin.com

97 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,75 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/18/2016

Beau rouge sombre. Nez fin, fruité et mûr. Bouche suave, juteuse, parfumée, se développant soyeuse et longue, sur une bonne corpulence, avec du goût et des tannins fins.

Wine Enthusiast

95 / 100

the4/15/2016

94–96. Barrel Sample. This is an impressive wine with its dark tannins and concentrated fruits. It shows the power of the vintage, with generous red fruits, dark tannins and dense texture.

René Gabriel

19 / 20

the4/10/2016

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Ein berauschendes Fruchtpowerbouquet zeigend, mit einem Spiel von roten, blauen und schwarzen Beeren, mit Schokonoten und Pflaumentönen unterlegt. Im zweiten Ansatz spürt man ganz feine Nuancen von Trüffel und Tabak. In der nasalen Süsse findet man auch delikate Dropsnoten. Cremiger Gaumen mit einem Fluss wie bei einem grossen Chambertin, erhaben, ausgeglichen, harmonisch bis hin zum langen Finale. Ein grosser La Fleur-Pétrus der sich bei der Pomerol-Spitze etabliert und dort auch wohlfühlen wird. 19/20 2023 – 2055

Jamessuckling.com

99-100 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

The power and depth of fruit here is extraordinary with incredible phenolic texture and caressing mouthf eel. Full and enticing. It’s a wine that shows power with finesse. Such contrast and greatness. 92% merlot, 7.5% cabernet franc and 0.5% petit verdot.

Wine Spectator

95-98 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Gorgeously integrated already, with loads of blackberry and boysenberry fruit infused with black tea and dark wood spice accents, carried by charcoal and warm earth notes. The elements sail through a large-scale finish that has remarkable cut for a wine of this size.—J.M.