Château Petrus Pomerol 2012
Bordeaux wine Rouge
The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla. Exceptionally pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin. The finish lasts for 40-45 sec
Robert Parker : 96+ points
Wine Spectator : 96 points
Red wine 2012
- Area : Bordeaux
- Name : Pomerol
- Grape variety : Cabernet-franc, Merlot
- Structure : Complex, Deep, Dense, Length, Lush, Powerful, Rich
- Families of flavor : Chocolat, Coffee, Licorice, Mokka, Spices, Tobacco, Truffe
- Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2050 et plus
- Temperature of service : 16-17°
- Mets/wines agreements : Canard sauce aux truffes, Carré d'agneau aux herbes, Poularde truffée
- Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)
Description of the Château Petrus
The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla. Exceptionally pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin. The finish lasts for 40-45 sec
Robert Parker : 100 points
"The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla. Exceptionally pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin, it reveals a superb mid-palate in addition to the luxurious richness for which this great property is known. The finish lasts for 40-45 seconds. Patience will definitely be required. Production was 2,400 cases, about 1,600 cases less than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040." (Nov 2002)
Wine Spectator : 99 points
"Green olives and blackberry jam, with hints of vanilla and Indian spices. Some dark chocolate too. Complex nose. Very full-bodied, with dense, dark fruits and a licorice undertone, yet the huge tannin structure is polished and almost seamless. A massive and powerful wine, yet balanced and refined. Fantastic. Just a beautiful baby still.¿’88/’98 Bordeaux retrospective (2008). Best after 2012." (Jan 2009)
Stephen Tanzer : 95-98 points
"Saturated ruby-purple. Knockout multidimensional aromas of pungent spice, raspberry, mulberry, minerals and iron filings; has a distinctly sappy, liqueur-like aspect. Pure sweetness supported by firm structure; a vibrant, extremely intensely flavored wine with an almost three-dimensional texture. Really explodes in the mouth. Finishes with firm but noble tannins and terrific grip. Potentially the greatest Petrus since the monumental 1990, and, along with L’Eglise-Clinet, a strong early candidate for wine-of-the-vintage honors." (Jun 1999)
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