Château La Fleur Petrus - Pomerol 2014

Jeb DUNNUCK

93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

Jamessuckling.com

98 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

Much more sweet fruit than others with honeysuckle perfume. Fascinating. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and a super finish of ripe-strawberry character. Yet everything’s always in check and class. Give it five or six years of bottle to see its true greatness.

Vinous

96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

The 2014 Lafleur-Pétrus is a wine of translucence and total finesse. Deep and rich, yet also light on its feet, the 2014 Lafleur-Pétrus is one of the most distinctive wines of the vintage for the way in which it brings together intensity and elegance, all with an unmistakably understated personality. Bright aromatic top notes add to the wine’s open-knit bouquet and overall feeling of sensuality. A considerable amount of Cabernet Franc character comes through, even if Franc is only 7 % of the blend. All the elements are in the right place. In 2014, Lafleur-Pétrus is 93 % Merlot and 7 % Cabernet Franc.

Wine Spectator

94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe1/11/2017

This has a fleshy feel and a solid core of dark plum, fig and black-berry compote flavors. A strong charcoal spine adds texture on the finish, while black tea, menthol, bay and warm stone notes cruise through for added range. Has heft and will need some time. Best from 2020 through 2035.—J.M

Le Point

16,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Violette, mûre, myrtille, bouche ronde, fraîche, dense, riche, beaucoup de matière, un peu carré à ce stade mais vin de garde. 

Vinous

94-97 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Lafleur-Pétrus is one of the most captivating wines of the vintage for the way it marries power and finesse. Soaring aromatics open up in the glass, with scents of sweet herbs, rose petals, juniper berries, mint and raspberries. Huge and resonant on the palate yet with remarkable nuance, the 2014 is all about harmony. The magnificent, layered finish proves to be utterly irresistible. In 2014 the blend is 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, taken from the three sites that now constitute the entirety of the property. The combination of mostly gravelly soils with some clay and iron yields a Pomerol of pure pedigree.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

Floral notes with black raspberries, licorice, chocolate and cherry liqueur, this wine has velvety tannins, silky textures, freshness and sweet, dark fruits that linger on into the night. 93-94 Pts

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château La Fleur-Petrus 2014 was the penultimate wine from JP Moueix that I tasted before Trotanoy and it marks a serious step up in quality from the wines that I had tasted before. Here there is much more fruit intensity and presence on the nose: animated crushed strawberry, raspberry and orange sorbet scents all well defined and unlike the previous wines...vivacious. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tobacco and cigar ash infusing the solid core of red fruit with a long structured finish. It is not the greatest La Fleur-Petrus that I have tasted however, it is a great contribution to the vintage. Excellent.

Asian Palate

94 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

A beautiful, elegant, subtle Pomerol that whispers. In its own quiet way, the wine offers layered, delicate flavors that are supported by velvety tannins. Flavors range from violets, licorice to sweet spices. This is a wine worth cellaring to watch how it unfolds and expresses itself.

Decanter.com

17,5 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

Now an 18.7ha estate with three distinct parcels on the plateau. Ripe, red fruit aromatics. Generous fruit on the palate, lush and opulent but fresh as well. Long, fine tannic finish. Lovely weight and frame. Classic elegance but generous and seductive as well. Drink: 2022-2035 (91)

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/14/2015

Racy and dense and lively. Lots of density and lift too. Correct and dense. Slightly inky finish. A hint of green on the end.  Drink 2024-2038

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

This comes out at the finish with dark berry, cherry and mineral character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Solid and structured. Shows potential.

timatkin.com

97 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Frisches Bouquet mit vielen, feinen Schichten, ein Hauch Cassis, ein Hauch Brombeeren, dann florale Züge und auch eine minime, wirklich nur minime, süss-dropsige Note im zweiten Ansatz zeigend. Im Gaumen weit ausgelegt, saftig und mit genialer Balance, das Finale ist dann wieder würzig und zeigt Lakritze, etwas Sommertrüffel und wieder viel frische, blaubeerige Frucht. Genial vinifiziert und mit qualitativem Spassfaktor. 18/20 2024 – 2052

Wine Enthusiast

95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

94–96. Barrel Sample. Rich and generous, this is a rounded, open expression of ripe Merlot. It is big and fruity, with just enough acidity to keep all the richness in order. It is going to be a very fine yet full wine.   — R.V. (4/2/2015)

Wine Spectator

94-97 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/30/2015

Packed, with raspberry, blackberry and boysenberry confiture notes, this features dense but perfectly rounded grip and along, authoritative finish that ripples with charcoal and smoldering tobacco leaf details. Serious juice.