David Kline

9.5

Looks like peach nectar, with the lightest, looping bubbles in a loose bunch atop, becomes a petri sample of fruit fungus, then all clear to firework lacing and morning mist. Big wood notes, though not as toasty in parts, cigar box, funky softwood of dead forest fall, ripe for mushrooms. Lovely dried lemon peel, orange peel, and dried apricot in cigar boxes, live pineapple and pencil shavings in a clean attic. On the palate, yellow cherry, funky sour pineapple, lime-cedar, lemongrass, savory, dried okra, a drop of orange bitters, nose filling blood orange, and lemon oil for the duration. Fantastic nuances, amazing balance, woody depth. Just fine craftsmanship here, from the old school. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The first of three Lafleur vintages. Quite a tiny Vineyard at only 3.75 hectares or 9.26 acres. Blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc. Lafleur owes its reputation to the complexity of its terroir. Mainly Gravel on clay and sandy clay it varies across the property into 4 sub-sections which are picked and vinified separately. An annual production of around 1000 dozen. The 2006 is dense, restrained and subtle with a long life ahead. Precise round and generous. Imperious - brilliant wine. Touch of dark chocolate. Our host said that Lafleur has to be caught at the right time whereas Petrus is more forgiving. Probably because of the tiny size of Lafleur. — 7 years ago

Michael McNabb

9.0

Wow!!! Most intense amaro I've ever tasted. — 8 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Aged with cherries 🍒 and it shows. Nose of Luden's cough drop. Cherry pie flavors. Not sweet — 8 years ago

TJ Maxwell

9.0

2013 Domaine Raphael Chopin "Gaia" Regnie — 9 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.3

Excellent and superb value compared to Petrus. — 9 years ago

with Mircea, Peidong and 1 other

Kyle Volkes

9.0

Merlot cuttings from petrus — 10 years ago

Kent James

9.8

Ripe plums, vibrant acidity, subtle wood. Alive. From 40yr old Petrus cuttings. — 11 years ago

with David

Michael Zari

10

Wow! If the score is about perfection, I have never had a better merlot, even Petrus. Just saying! — 11 years ago

doug williams

9.1

The 05. Winemaker trained at Petrus. A touch of Syrah. Warm, round and delicious. — 12 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Pretty sure Muscadet does not get better — 6 years ago

thomas huston

9.2

juicy and tart pét nat syrah — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.1

Château Lafleur-Gazin is situated between Château Lafleur and Château Gazin, and its immediate neighbor is Petrus - I bet that’s one hell of a neighborhood potluck. Currant, cocoa, fig, graphite, and cedar, with a bitter coffee streak that runs through it. — 7 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.5

Impossible for me to say this wasn't the wine of the night, then the Palari came along. That impossible debate aside, this is an incredible expression of Nebbiolo. Nuanced, elegant, beautifully integrated tannins, and silky smooth finish that seemed endless. Violets, cherry, leather, and tar harmoniously paired together. Special wine, thanks @Scott Petrus. — 8 years ago

with Scott and Kyle

Larry Frierson

9.7

As good as the 1970. Rated with Petrus on two occasions. Best of show both times. — 9 years ago

Carson

9.2

Now this one, this one has something to say, and baby, I'm listening. The subtle nose of rich cherry and untamed spice is released, amplified upon the palette. This wine only gets better as it breathes. Blindly leaving behind my affinity for the IGT, my early forays into the DOC have proven rewarding. @Kyle Harvey i don't use this as often as @Scott Petrus but this is a true #qprsuperstar — 9 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Project of Jean Claude Berrouet who made 40+ vintages of Petrus. Really lovely nose. Classic right bank. Plummy. Cocoa. Focused. Palate is ripe with terrific acidity out of the gates and lovely balance. Intense structure. A bit out of sorts out of the bottle but it is all there. Will be fun to track. — 10 years ago

Kevin Yen

9.7

2014/3/7@Fish home — 11 years ago

Peter Andrew

10

Truly impressive — 11 years ago

Jan A

9.1

Merlot dominated Bordeaux blend. Smooth drinker. This winery is located 300m from château Petrus and direct neighbors of château Gazin and Château Evangile. At 20 euro's a bottle excellent qpr. — 6 years ago

Kyle Harvey

9.2

I wish I could have had two more glasses of this laser like focus of citrusy pillowy brioche bread, excellent BdB from your favorite @Scott Petrus — 6 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.2

Beautiful expression of Bordeaux. Aged gracefully with years to go. Graphite, restrained but still present fruit, leather, and coco. Was a favorite for @Scott Petrus and I, but hated by the neophytes. — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.5

👊💥 £39 unbeatable QPR Pomerol & my favourite 👍 This Chateau is next door to Petrus and produces stunning wine for a fraction of the price! Perfect to drink now to next 5 yrs 😎

🍇 80% Mer & 20% Cab F

🍷 Dark ruby red w/ purple hue

👃 Dark jammy plum & blackcurrant through smokey oak, double choc mocha & minerals

👄 Med+ creamy smooth ripe dark plum & blackcurrant body with mocha infusion 💥 🥊

🎯 Long dark fruit, mineral & rich mocha linger - oh yeah 👍 — 8 years ago

George Chen

9.4

Not ever sure why the 61 vintage sells at or even above Petrus price as I've never had it but rest of the old vintages are just lovely and relatively a bargain! This bottle had all the nuances and elegance of a fine lady at ease with oneself. Love it! — 9 years ago

Nate Redner

9.5

Bret, funk and tartness. — 9 years ago

tim heyman

9.1

excellent second wine to gazin, petrus neighbour lasted open one day! — 10 years ago

Matthew Rose

9.1

Petrolo's vineyards are a stones throw from Petrus, and they taste like it too:) — 11 years ago

Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.1

If you like Petrus this wine's a good go to. Soft and plush but still serious enough. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

The Perry's of beer! — 12 years ago