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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 | 1990 |
| Rating | RP100/WS98 |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pomerol |
| Producer | Petrus |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Rating | RP100 - The phenomenally rich well-endowed 1990 Petrus has been magical from the first time I tasted it in cask. The color is a dense jammy plum/purple. The wine possesses a knock-out nose of black fruits intertwined with aromas of toasty new oak caramel and flowers. Massively rich and full-bodied with slightly lower acidity and sweeter tannin than its older sibling the 1989 the 1990 is an extraordinarily rich seamless wine with layers of flavor and a finish that lasts for nearly 45 seconds. Although it is remarkably accessible because of its voluptuous texture this wine has not begun to develop secondary nuances. It should hit its peak in 10-15 years and last for three decades. RP |
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| Wine Spectator | WS98 |
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| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
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| Vintage | 1990 |
| Rating | RP100/WS98 |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Location | Pomerol |
| Producer | Petrus |
| Color | Red |
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