Very restrained today, with singed balsa wood and incense notes that lend a perfumy edge. The core of dark plum and red currant fruit waits in reserve, while hints of alder and mesquite grace the finish. This should deliver some wonderful aromatics when the fruit fills out and meshes with the structure. JM

A little lean for La Fleur-Pétrus but very attractive plum and cocoa character. Full to medium body with integrated tannins and a fine, fresh, chewy finish. Better in 2017.

A medium ruby color is followed by a vivid nose of sweet kirsch, raspberries, flowers and dusty, loamy soil notes. This terrifically scented 2011 is medium-bodied, quintessentially elegant, and loaded with flavor. Obviously, the Moueixs have dedicated considerable time and money to upgrade this terroir as recent vintages have been among the most impressive wines I have ever tasted from La Fleur-Petrus. This relatively forward 2011 Pomerol should drink well for 10-15 years.

With a wonderful purity of fruit and intense concentration, and yet possessed of an extraordinary feather-light touch, this is a super 2011. With the vintage’s signature freshness and vibrancy and a long, clean, pure finish, this has a lovely silky charm and great appeal. Definitely one to look out for.

Good full ruby. Rich, mellow aromas of blackcurrant, plum and licorice. Dense, seamless and deep, with spicy plum and tobacco flavors enlivened by good peppery thrust. At once bright and suave, finishing with sneaky length. An outstanding, very well balanced wine that only lacks the complexity of the best vintages. Ian D'Agata

The 2011 Château La Fleur-Petrus is surprisingly forward and as someone that bangs Bordeaux, I would not begrudge anyone for opening this now. It has plenty of fruit on the nose: raspberry coulis, truffle and just a touch of menthol that evolves after an hour the bottle has been opened. This is precocious in the context of the vintage. The palate is soft and fleshy on the entry, quite saline with sappy black fruit, fruit-forward for the first hour, but then seeming to run out of ideas after an hour and thinning out (whereas the 2012 fans out). As a consequence, it just feels a little grainy and hard, in contrast to the more comely bouquet. Tasted February 2016.

Fully saturated ruby-purple. Deep, rich aromas of violet, cassis, cedar and stone on the complex nose. Rich, sweet and dense, then brighter on the back half, with the violet quality returning on the long, clean, ripely tannic finish. Lovely juicy persistence here. Considering all the gravel in these soils, I would have expected a less successful wine, but the roots go deep here.

Drink 2018-2030 Vineyard encépagement: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Smells riper and darker than the Hosanna but still with the Cab Franc freshness showing through. More obviously oaky on the palate than some in this Moueix line up but has the richness of fruit to handle. Good fruit depth with a dry, moreish finish. (JH)

Not quite as dark as many. Fragrant and inviting on the nose. Lively, peppery fruit. On the lighter side overall but more drinkable than many. Juicy, fresh finish, supple tannins. Very moreish. (JH)