Château Petrus Pomerol 2009

Robert Parker : 93+ points
"Currently closed and backward, this wine seems to share a more similar character to Trotanoy than in any recent vintages I recall. Powerful, structured, masculine, but a long-term proposition, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine displays notes of caramelized, sweet black cherries and wild berry fruit with plenty of spice, earth, and a hint of herbaceousness. The wine has very high tannins, impressive concentration, but that mouth-searing level of tannin. This is one Petrus that should probably be forgotten for at least 8-10 years and drunk over the following two to three decades. I always find it ironic that Petrus, which is virtually 100% Merlot, is more backward than the first growths of Medoc, which are Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated." (2009)

Quarin : 95 points

"Logo bouchon : JL Couleur sombre, d’intensité moyenne et légèrement évoluée. Nez discret, fin, fruité et frais. Entée en bouche tendre puis le vin se développe moelleux avec du goût. A partir du milieu il prend de l’envergure, de l’énergie, et s’achève puissant et long dans une incroyable finale parfumée à la note de réglisse, et de crème fraîche. C’est superbe." (2012)