Petrus 2008

AOC, Bordeaux Growth, Pomerol

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W_147
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Description
  • Presentation of winery

Petrus became a legend, this mythical wine is sought worldwide. The winery is named Petrus thanks to Petrus plot located in the Pomerol appellation. You should know that the wines of Pomerol have never been classified, but Petrus is still considered one of the greatest Bordeaux, as well as the great wines of the Medoc.
The vineyard of 11.5 hectares is situated atop the plateau of Pomerol, it extends on soils particularly old black clay basement dross of iron. The planting is mainly composed of merlot and the average age of the vines is 40 years. The annual production is about 35,000 bottles.

  • Wine

Petrus 2008 has a dark purple color. It’s a wine of great intensity. The wine has a sweet perfume of caramel, black cherries. On the palate, it has a smooth texture.

Product Details
W_147

Data sheet

Vintage
2008
Detail
US label
Parker Rating
97/100
Format
75 cl
Color
Red Wine
Grape Variety
Merlot
Appellation
Pomerol
Region
Bordeaux, Libournais
Producer
Château Pétrus
Best vintages
2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1976, 1975, 1973, 1971, 1970, 1967, 1966, 1964, 1962, 1961, 1959, 1950, 1949, 1947, 1945, 1929, 1921, 1900
Maturity
30+ years
Serving T°
16°-18°C
Packing
1 OWC of 6 bottles
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