A mature Château La Fleur-Pétrus pairs admirably with elaborate gastronomic cuisine. Red meats in sauce, such as a beef fillet en croûte with truffles or a roasted milk-fed lamb with herbs, make for classic and timeless pairings. The wine also expresses itself with great elegance alongside game birds, duck with ceps, or a Bresse chicken in a creamy sauce. For cheese lovers, a pairing with a well-aged Comté or a perfectly ripe Brie de Meaux can reveal beautiful gustatory harmonies.