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An opulent Petrus very much in the stylistic family of the 1990, this 100% Merlot has a dense plum/purple color and a sweet nose of mulberries, black cherries, some subtle toast and licorice as well as a floral element. A wine of great intensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and full-bodied, stunning concentration, the 2009 Petrus is everything one would expect of it. Given the sweetness of its tannin, much like the 1990, I suspect this wine w...
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The Story
Drinking Pétrus may be an unforgettable experience. We has been lucky to have the opportunity to taste most of its great vintages. That is why wine enthusiasts often come to us for advice. First, WeI advise you to choose a good vintage, an excellent one if your wallet allows. If you taste a poor vintage, you will notice how it raises above most other wines of the same vintage, but you will miss the actual point of Pétrus.
Second, purchase w...
Wine Information
2009 One of the greatest vintages of the last 60 years, and already a benchmark for its power and natural concentration
2008 Patience and perseverance were needed, with a wet and late start, an average summer,
but a wonderful indian summer allowing a perfect maturity.
Some exceptionnal viticultural successes.
2007 A vintage of challenges, with a very warm spring, a wet and cool summer and a beautiful month of September.
The early matu...
Average Bottle Price
2023 | 2020 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
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3 290€ +3.5% | 3 180€ +7.2% | 2 966€ +7.3% | 2 763€ +24.6% | 2 218€ -20.5% | 2 790€ -10.5% | 3 117€ -19.6% | 3 879€ |