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Petrus is easily Pomerol's most important wine, and is one of the most notable estates in Bordeaux. The Merlot-based wine comes from an 11.4-hectare (28-acre) vineyard in the eastern part of the Pomerol appellation, and is known for being rich and powerful, with characteristics of chocolate, spice and black fruit. Petrus is one of the world's most collectable and expensive wines.
The original 7-hectare (17-acre) vineyard is located on a mound where the soil is almost all clay, unlike nearby properties where there is more gravel or sand in the soil. The high clay content is particularly suitable for Merlot – a unique second layer of dense blue clay forces root systems to spread sideways. This feature is often credited with giving Petrus its soft but abundant tannins. The remaining vineyard was acquired from neighboring Château Gazin in 1969.
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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| Vintage | 1998 |
| Rating | WS100/RP98/ST95 |
| Bottle Size | 6000 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pomerol |
| Producer | Petrus |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Rating | RP98 - The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel mocha and vanilla. Exceptionally pure super-concentrated and extremely full-bodied with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin it reveals a superb mid-palate in addition to the luxurious richness for which this great property is known. The finish lasts for 40-45 seconds. Patience will definitely be required. Production was 2400 cases about 1600 cases less than normal. RP |
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| Wine Spectator | WS100 |
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| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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| Vintage | 1998 |
| Rating | WS100/RP98/ST95 |
| Bottle Size | 6000 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pomerol |
| Producer | Petrus |
| Color | Red |
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