2009 Ch. Pétrus, Pomerol

An incredible concentration of fruit alongside a glorious freshness and perfect balance define the 2009 Petrus. Intense aromas and flavours of fresh raspberries and blackberries mingle with beautifully ripe, smooth tannins which glide across the palate like silk. Like so many of the very top wines of this vintage, this is elegant, yet effortless, leaving a long, lingering finish and a wonderful sense of harmony.

A powerful tannic frame provides the structure, length and classicism of a grand Bordeaux but there's also a modern purity and freshness of fruit. Winemaker Olivier Berrouet harvested slightly later, at the beginning of October, to guarantee maturity. Dense, complex and profound.
(Steven Spurrier - Decanter - April 2010)

Started picking 18/9 Sep but waited for rains. Mostly picked 1 Oct. Atypical phenological cycle. More like hot places. Acid higher than for most hot years. Very dark crimson. Very subtle and exciting on the nose. Really rich and round and vibrant. Very sweet and exciting. So luscious. Great richness, A certain gentleness of texture. Exciting. Very well mastered - no excess. Very rich too. The tannins very well hidden.
(Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - Apr 2010)

An opulent Petrus very much in the stylistic family of the 1990, this 100% Merlot has a dense plum/purple color and a sweet nose of mulberries, black cherries, some subtle toast and licorice as well as a floral element. A wine of great intensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and full-bodied, stunning concentration, the 2009 Petrus 2009 is everything one would expect of it. Given the sweetness of its tannin, much like the 1990, I suspect this wine will always be “open for business,” appealing even in its youth. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2050+.

This is one of the larger productions of Petrus over recent years, with nearly 3,000 cases of this vintage turned out by proprietor Jean Moueix.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - February 2012)

What a nose this has. I close my eyes when I smell this, and I see perfectly ripe Merlot grapes crushed in the vats. Blackberry, mineral, black licorice, coffee bean and chocolate lead to a full body, with round yet firm tannins and beautiful fruit...
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - Apr 2010)