Petrus

Petrus

Pétrus, 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. Pétrus 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 at Pétrus is almost all clay (in neigbouring properties the soil is a mixture of gravel-sand or clay-sand) and Merlot flourishes in this soil. Pétrus' 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.

Pétrus is extraordinarily rich, powerful and concentrated, often with characteristics of chocolates, truffles, Asian spices and ultra-ripe, creamy, black fruits. Petrus is usually approachable after a decade or so in bottle, but the wines from the very greatest years 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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£3,065.00 – bottle (75cl)
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2006 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
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2006
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£3,358.00 – bottle (75cl)
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1985 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
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1985
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12.6% Alcohol
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£3,603.50 – bottle (75cl)
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1995 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
1995
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13.5% Alcohol
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2014 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2014
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14.5% Alcohol
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2005 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2005
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13.5% Alcohol
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2011 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2011
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13.5% Alcohol
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2008 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2008
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14.0% Alcohol
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2007 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2007
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13.5% Alcohol
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2010 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2010
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14.5% Alcohol
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1988 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
1988
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12.5% Alcohol
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2019 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Red
2019
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14.5% Alcohol
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