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vinousmedia.com - Stephen Tanzer - July 2013
98+ Points "Fully saturated ruby. Knockout aromas of fresh black cherry, blackcurrant, exotic herbs, coffee and menthol, plus a hint of minerality. Juicy, fruit-driven flavors of dark berries and cherry are complicated by cocoa, vanilla and graphite and given laser-like precision by vibrant, harmonious acidity. Manages to be both fleshy and acidic at the same time, demonstrating uncanny depth and...
Wine Description
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
The 2010 vintage at Pétrus stands alongside 1989 and 1961 as an all-time titan of the estate, forged during an extraordinary growing season marked by a dry, sunny summer with cool night temperatures. The vineyard’s 11.4 hectares of 100% Merlot reached legendary levels of concentration and freshness thanks to its unique smectite blue clay subsoil, which supplied steady moisture throughout the dry months to prevent vine stress. Harvested between...
Vintage 2010
Drought and cool temperatures contribute to optimal ripeness
The sum of summer temperatures in 2010 was close to that of summer 2009 (962°C compared to 982°C), but significantly colder than those of 2005, which totaled 1052°C. These cool temperatures had a substantial influence on the balance of our wines, preserving a good level of acidity and an attractive aromatic freshness.
Very little precipitation (only 267 mm) from March to August...
Average Bottle Price
| 2026 | 2023 | 2020 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 890€ +12.8% | 3 450€ +8.2% | 3 190€ +10.4% | 2 890€ +10.5% | 2 616€ -11.5% | 2 955€ +6.9% | 2 765€ |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.