1964 La Fleur Petrus
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The 1964 La Fleur-Pétrus is another Pomerol that I have tasted before, only once, to the best of my memory. This bottle seems a little lighter than the 1964 Feytit-Clinet that precedes it. Black plum, desiccated orange peel and sous-bois scents, almost pastille-like in terms of purity. This is elegant and shows its class. The palate is medium-bodied with admirable flesh and depth, considering it is now 60 years old. Powdery tannins are almost citric towards the finish that lacks a bit of sustain. It's a fine, mature Pomerol, albeit not one that deserves reams of superlatives. Tasted blind at Olivier Bernard's "4" dinner at Domaine de Chevalier.
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This was the least impressive 1964 at this dinner and seemed slightly dried out on the palate even though the nose had almost Grenache-like sweetness. A rather faded half-centurian but perhaps it was overwhelmed by the jellied beetroot consommé, as we were. (JR)
1964 was a wonderful vintage for the wines of Pomerol, and for the properties of the firm of Jean-Pierre Moueix. Chunky and a trifle rustic for La Fleur Petrus, this is a corpulent, jammy, ripe wine, full and flavorful, with good body, but a touch of coarseness does come through on the palate. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/78.
About the producer
Château La Fleur-Pétrus was the first acquisition of many in Pomerol by Jean Pierre Moueix, who went on to own Château Trotanoy, Château Hosanna and most notably Pétrus. Jean Pierre Moueix was born in Corèzze in moved to Saint-Émilion with his parent in 1929 following the Great Depression.