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The 2009 vintage at Pétrus stands as a triumphant archetype of a solar year, characterized by an exceptionally hot, dry summer with endless sunshine that allowed the estate’s 11.4 hectares of 100% Merlot to reach peak ripeness. Thanks to the unique, water-regulating smectite blue clay subsoil, the vines were insulated against drought stress, absorbing steady hydration to build opulent concentration without losing vitality. Harvested under perf...
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
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
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 870€ | +7.8% |
| 2025 | 3 590€ | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 3 290€ | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 3 180€ | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 2 966€ | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 2 763€ | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 2 218€ | -20.5% |
| 2014 | 2 790€ | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 3 117€ | -19.6% |
| 2012 | 3 879€ | - |
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 870€ | +7.8% |
| 2025 | 3 590€ | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 3 290€ | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 3 180€ | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 2 966€ | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 2 763€ | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 2 218€ | -20.5% |
| 2014 | 2 790€ | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 3 117€ | -19.6% |
| 2012 | 3 879€ | - |
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.