1998 Château La Fleur Pétrus, Pomerol
"Tasted from magnum, the deep garnet-brick colored 1998 la Fleur-Petrus has alluring hoisin, charcuterie, cigar box, sandalwood and potpourri notes with a core of dried mulberries, kirsch, plum preserves and menthol plus hints of tobacco, figs and leather. Soft and satiny textured in the medium to full-bodied mouth, it has bags of earth and minted cassis flavors accenting the dried berries and earthy layers, finishing with a spicy lift."
94 points, The Wine Advocate
Undoubtedly one of Pomerol's most revered names and of an estate that unites the power of its plateau terroir with a signature grace and silkiness. Situated between Lafleur and Trotanoy, its vineyards are among the appellation's finest, where Les Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix express with each vintage plush merlot fruit, fine structure, and exceptional ageing potential - to which this vibrant 1998 attests. Indispensable to any collection of finest Right-Bank claret.