Petrus

Petrus

Petrus, one of the world's rarest and most expensive wines, was virtually unheard of 30 years ago. It was only when the Moueix family bought a half share in the property in 1962 that its true potential began to be fully realised. The estate is now under the direction of Christian Moueix and oenologist, Jean Claude Berrouet.

The 11.4-hectare vineyard is located on a plateau on the highest part of Pomerol in the far east of the appellation. The topsoil and the subsoil in the vineyard are almost all clay (in neighbouring properties the soil is a mixture of gravel-sand or clay-sand) and Merlot flourishes in this soil. The vineyard is planted with 95% Merlot.

The vines are unusually old and are only replanted after they reach 70 years of age. The grapes are hand-harvested only in the afternoon when the morning dew has evaporated, so as not to risk even the slightest dilution of quality. The grapes are fermented in cement vats and the wine is aged in 100% new oak barrels for 22-28 months. It is bottled unfiltered.

Petrus is extraordinarily rich, powerful, and concentrated, often with characteristics of chocolates, truffles, Asian spices, and ultra-ripe, creamy, black fruits. The wines are usually approachable after a decade or so in the bottle, while the very greatest vintages will continue improving for many more years.

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£2,764.00 – bottle (75cl)
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2013 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2013
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13.5% Alcohol
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£3,504.50 – bottle (75cl)
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2004 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
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2004
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13.5% Alcohol
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£3,603.50 – bottle (75cl)
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1995 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
1995
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£4,003.00 – bottle (75cl)
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1998 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
1998
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13.5% Alcohol
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£4,684.00 – bottle (75cl)
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2010 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2010
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14.5% Alcohol
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2011 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2011
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13.5% Alcohol
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2006 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2006
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13.5% Alcohol
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2000 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2000
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13.5% Alcohol
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1989 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
1989
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13.5% Alcohol
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2017 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2017
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15.0% Alcohol
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2019 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2019
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14.5% Alcohol
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2020 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2020
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14.5% Alcohol
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