La Fleur Petrus 1986
La Fleur Petrus 1986 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pomerol, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Listed at £335.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Castello Di Ama, L'Apparita, 2021 - Magnum 2021 Castello di Ama · Tuscany | £330.00 |
La Fleur-Pétrus 1986 from Pomerol is a red wine from a classic, structural Bordeaux vintage. Sourced from the prestigious gravelly plateau between Pétrus and Lafleur, this blend is dominated by Merlot with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc. After four decades of evolution, the wine has moved into a complex tertiary phase showing notes of cedar, leather, dried plums and forest floor. The tannins, which were notably firm in their youth, have resolved into a fine-grained and elegant texture. It maintains a persistent mineral line and a savoury depth that is characteristic of this estate’s more restrained style.