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The 2014 Petrus has a bouquet that storms from the glass with exotic red cherries, blood orange, strawberry tart and cedar scents, only calming down after several minutes. Rich and opulent – although they are not facets of a truly great Petrus to me. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet core of candied red fruit, fine structure, a 2014 that is letting it all hang out so soon after bottling, which causes me some concern in terms of what it ...
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 2014 vintage at Pétrus is a classic, cool-season triumph, rescued by an extraordinarily warm, dry Indian summer that extended through September and October. Following a cool and wet July and August, the vineyard's 11.4 hectares of 100% Merlot relied on its water-regulating smectite blue clay subsoil to manage soil moisture and slowly bring the fruit to optimal phenolic maturity. Harvested under sunny conditions between September 23 and Oct...
Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 450€ | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 2 160€ | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 1 890€ | - |
| 2026 | 2023 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 450€ +13.4% | 2 160€ +14.3% | 1 890€ - |
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.