Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Fleur Petrus |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot (≈90%), Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92/100 (2015); Wine Spectator listings report mid-90s scores (varies by release); widely reviewed by major merchants and collectors
Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and plum with truffle, new leather, violet and spice. Silky, medium-to-full body, supple tannins and an elegant, lingering earthy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb chops, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, venison. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, shiitake/miso dishes and richer Chinese/Southeast Asian red-meat preparations.
Production Method
Hand-harvested. Fermented in concrete and stainless vats, aged 16–18 months in French oak barrels (c.30–50% new). Traditional vinification on the Pomerol plateau.
Vineyard Info
Château La Fleur-Pétrus (Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix) owns ~18.7 ha on the Pomerol plateau. Merlot-dominant estate producing elegant, age-worthy wines since the 1950s.