Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Fleur Petrus |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 91%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 3% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Decanter ~95; Wine Spectator ~94
Tasting Note
Dense black cherry and plum with notes of truffle, violet and graphite; dark chocolate, espresso and licorice nuances. Polished, firm tannins, fresh lift and a long mineral-spiced finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, duck confit, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu (BBQ pork), mushroom hot pot, soy-braised beef short ribs.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats with gentle maceration; élevage 16–18 months in 50% new French oak.
Vineyard Info
Owned by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix; 18.7 ha on the Pomerol plateau. First acquired by Moueix in 1950. HVE3-certified; vines average ~35 years.