The 2023 La Fleur Petrus Bordeaux Blend from Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a highly regarded red wine from the Pomerol sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This vintage features a composition of 96.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, harvested between September 7 and September 19, 2023.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 98 points, noting its tight structure and complex character. He describes it as having “blackberry, chocolate, and black-cherry character, as well as a hint of smoky oak,” and praises its full-bodied and poised nature (jamessuckling.com, 4/15/2024).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also lauds this wine, giving it a score of 96 points. William Kelley highlights its aromas of dark berries, sweet cherries, and plums mingled with hints of incense and spices. He describes it as “medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered,” with a rich core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/26/2024).

Antonio Galloni of Vinous is equally impressed, awarding it 96 points. He emphasizes its bright acids and floral top notes that add lift to its red-toned fruit core. Galloni finds it “one of the most complete Pomerols in the Moueix range,” benefiting greatly from blending (Vinous, 4/30/2024).

Jane Anson gives this wine a score of 95 points, noting its vibrant plum color and richly textured profile. She mentions its intense flavors of concentrated espresso and licorice, with confident tannins and a lifted finish (janeanson.com, 4/22/2024).

Jeff Leve, who also scores it 98 points, describes the aromatic profile as abundant with flowers, spice, black raspberries, espresso, cherries, and licorice. On the palate, he finds it “sensuous, silky, and sexy,” with layers of dark chocolate-covered black cherries, mint, spice, and plums. He predicts it will offer incredible drinking with a decade of aging (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 4/1/2024).

Other notable reviews include Jeb Dunnuck’s 97-point rating, praising its impeccable balance and elegant, silky style (jebdunnuck.com, 5/8/2024), and Decanter’s 96 points, highlighting its seamless elegance, bright acidity, and persistent finish (Decanter, 4/15/2024).

Overall, the 2023 La Fleur Petrus Bordeaux Blend is highly acclaimed for its complexity, depth, and aging potential, making it a standout offering from Château La Fleur-Pétrus.