Chateau La Fleur Petrus 1995

1995 Chateau La Fleur-Pétrus 

The wine from La Fleur-Pétrus has received high praise from multiple critics for its depth and complexity. According to Renè Gabriel, the wine presents a "duftiges, süsses, frisches, würziges Bouquet," including aromas of Schokolade, Himbeeren, Bounty, and Minze, with a finely structured tannin leading into a long, sweet finish. The suggested drinking window is between now and 2030, highlighting its current appeal and potential for further aging. 

Wine Spectator commends it for its "prominent tannic backbone" and a core of damson plum, raspberry, and black cherry fruits, layered with alder, tea, and incense. The wine shows "serious grip," and they recommend consumption from 2020 through 2030. 

The Wine Advocate is enamored with the wine's "saturated dark purple color" and complex nose, featuring notes of sweet kirsch, black raspberry, and smokiness. Praising its full-bodied and "multidimensional personality," they consider it the finest from La Fleur-Pétrus in two decades, particularly noting the increased vineyard area making a positive impact. 

Antonio Galloni describes it as medium-dark red with a currant and leather nose, though aromatics were somewhat muted by bottling. He notes its lush, layered mouthfeel with compelling flavors of red cherry, iron, and mint, supported by game and leather notes, ending with substantial tannins well-buffered by fruit. 

The wine's elegance and structure are enhanced by a blend of typically prominent Bordeaux grape varieties, such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, which contribute to its richness and age-worthiness.