La Fleur Petrus 2005
La Fleur Petrus 2005 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 £275.00 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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La Fleur Petrus 2005 is a full-bodied red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. La Fleur-Pétrus is one of the most renowned estates in Pomerol and its Grand Vin is without doubt one of the most sought-after from the appellation. The gravel and clay terroir of the plateau of Pomerol provides La Fleur-Pétrus with its seamless combination of silky depth and elegance. Fruit from gravel soils tends to provide the elegance and lifted perfume; fruit from the clay soils the structure and density. "Abundant sweet cherry and truffle, new saddle leather and spice box notes are present in this medium to full-bodied, supple-textured, silky Pomerol. It is less concentrated than some of the big boys such as Gazin, Le Gay, L’Evangile and Certan de May, but it is an elegant, finesse style of wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. " Wine Advocate, 2015