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    1 191
  • Producer ranking ?

    52
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    now to 2035
  • Food Pairing

    Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto & Mustard Crumbs

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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.

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Christian Mouiex has a problem that many of the world's winemakers would love to be burdened with. The demand for his wines is so huge that collectors are prepared to pay almost anything to get even one bottle. The high price leads to high quality expectations. This often means disappointment, because just like the other top wines of the world, Pétrus is often drunk much too young, when its taste is still raw and undeveloped. Pétrus requires...

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Upon pouring, it reveals an alluring, deep garnet color with a brilliant clarity. On the nose, this vintage opens with an intoxicating bouquet of ripe blackberries, cassis, and plum, intertwined with subtle notes of truffle and graphite. As it breathes, hints of leather, toasted oak, and a touch of violet emerge, adding layers of complexity and depth.

The palate is a seamless blend of opulence and sophistication. It showcases a beautifully balanced structure with velvety tannins and a rich, full-bodied profile. Flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant are accentuated by nuances of cocoa, espresso, and a delicate hint of spice. The wine's remarkable acidity and minerality provide a refreshing contrast to its lush fruit character.

The finish is exceptionally long and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of polished tannins and a refined, elegant aftertaste.

  • 96p
The last wine of this flight was a 2002 Petrus. This was much leaner in the nose, more cedary and dry. While it didn’t have the fruit profile of the previous three, I liked its poise, strength and character. Its dryness was its strength, for now (93).
  • 93p

The 2002 Petrus is poured from magnum but even the larger format does not quite elevate what is essentially a rather ordinary Pomerol, at least by this cru’s standards. It has a pleasant, well-defined nose that is just missing the complexity and “je ne sais quoi” of other vintages. The palate is balanced with plenty of dusky red fruit laced with cedar and tobacco, just a little tapering towards the finish with modest length. It is a perfectly decent Petrus, although it just leaves you wanting more. Tasted at the Petrus dinner at the Épure restaurant in Hong Kong.

  • 91p
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Origin

Bordeaux, Pomerol

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Satisfactory

Investment potential

Below Average

Fake factory

None

Glass time

2h

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