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Pétrus is an estate located in Bordeaux, more precisely in the appellation Pomerol, near the border with Saint-Émilion. The small estate, measuring just under 12 acres, produces one of the best and most expensive wines in the world. The vineyards are planted entirely with Merlot. The wine has phenomenal structure, especially for the vintage.
Wine Year | 2012 |
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Country | France |
Winemaker | Petrus |
Region | Bordeaux |
Price | nad 30 € |
Wine color | Red |
Stile of Wine | Rich red |
Grape varieties | 100 % Merlot |
Alcohol level | 14,50 % |
Serving temperature | 18 - 20+°C |
Level of sugar | Dry |
Special Wines | Cult wines, Wines for special occasions |
Volume | 0,75 l |
Paring with food | Lamb, red meat, fresh or mature cheese, grilled meat |
Wine score | 90 and more |
Wine enthusiast | 97/100 |
Wine spectator | 96/100 |
Falstaff magazine | 97/100 |
James Suckling | 98/100 |
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | 96/100 |
Grape variety | Zvrst |
Pétrus
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.
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.
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