La Fleur-Pétrus Pomerol 2016

99 points James Suckling: "Wow. The blackberry, dried-flower and orange-peel aromas are so impressive at first, but then they go to black truffle and wet earth. Full-bodied with a solid core of powerful yet fine-grained tannins. It goes on for minutes. A very muscular La Fleur-Pétrus. Drink after 2025. (1/16/19)"

98 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "Again a 2016 Pomerol stuffed full of complexity and power, with a full tannic hold and not a trace of dryness but this is chewy through the finish and holds on tight. Blackcurrant, pepper, slate and grilled rosemary. Held back right now, it needs another three or four years in bottle. Drinking Window: 2024-2044. (11/16/20)"

98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2016 Château La Fleur Petrus is more regal and elegant, with an incredibly floral quality in its red and blue fruits, crushed rock, forest floor, and graphite-tinged aromas and flavors. This medium to full-bodied, rich, layered effort has notable structure, integrated acidity, beautiful balance, and a rock star finish. This is pure class and a thrilling La Fleur Petrus that needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for 2-3 decades. Drink: 2023-2053. (2/28/19)"

98 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Smoke, truffle, earth, black plum and floral notes create the perfume. If that wasn't enough, from there you find a sensuous display of gorgeously ripe, sweet, fresh, elegant fruits that effortlessly glide across your palate. This is so sexy! (Sep 2019)"

97 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Blended of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, the medium garnet-purple colored 2016 la Fleur-Petrus reveals stunning Black Forest cake, redcurrant jelly and wilted roses scents with underlying suggestions of pencil shavings, yeast extract, dark chocolate and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the mid-palate possesses superb intensity and depth with layers of perfumed black fruits and loads of red fruit sparks framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note. Drink: 2021-2048. (Nov 2018)"

97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2016 La Fleur-Pétrus soars out of the glass with striking aromatics. Light on its feet yet also quite fleshy, the 2016 has so much to offer. Blood orange and floral notes add brightness to the red-toned fruit in this silky, beautifully nuanced Pomerol. The 2016 is rich, dense and spectacularly beautiful, with a persistent, saline-drenched finish that makes it hard to resist a second taste. Drink: 2026-2056. (Jan 2019)"

97 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(91% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc) Gorgeous, bright, vivid, has the lightness of touch, deft with juice underneath the concentrated structure, a clearly brilliant example of the vintage. Still grounded, young, mint leaf, blackberry, damson, spice. I would ensure a long carafe but you can start to reap the benefits of this wine now. Alcohol 14.5%. Drink: 2026-2038. (1/22/26)"

97 points Tim Atkin, MW.

96 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Dark ruby with purple reflections. Already approachable. Ripe plum and black fruits of the forest join orange zest, nougat and fine oak nuances on the nose. Complex, juicy, and with a rounded texture, it has appealing fruit expression, integrated tannins, minerality, and touches of toast and caramel on the persistent finish. (5/27/17)"