Château Petrus
Grand Vin
Merlot from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R150 nationwide
Château Petrus
Little known 50 years ago this chateau has seen the rise of a myth about the uniqueness of its wine. The wine’s inimatibility is due to many factors first of all an exceptional terroir - 40 meters above sea level the highest point of the appellation - with a layer of heavy clay soil and an iron subsoil. These are ideal conditions for the expression of the Merlot grape. With such a special terroir the approach in the vineyard and cellar is traditional and respectful. The work done in the vineyard is fastidious - severe pruning in the winter regular ploughing crop-thinning de-leafing manicuring the clusters in the summer - and allows the perfect ripening of the fruit. The grape are manually harvested within two afternoons and sorted before crush. Fermentation is carried out gently without any overextraction in temperature-controlled concrete tanks. The blend very often pure Merlot is defined in December and the young wine is aged in 100% new oak barrels. This property made famous by Madame Edmond Loubat and then by Monsieur Jean-Pierre Moueix culminates at 130 feet on the plateau of Pomerol. Ets Jean-Pierre Moueix is responsible for the cultivation vinification and aging as well as the export distribution of Petrus wines.
Description
"Talk about a thrill a second, as well as unprecedented decadence (at least for me), consider the rarity of a flight of six double magnums of Petrus! Because there were not many people at the tasting, there was the possibility of having several large glasses of these wines, making judging them all the more fun. And let's not forget the medical benefit of flushing the fat out of one's arteries with such remarkable juice! The 1980 Petrus turned in a surprisingly strong performance. A roasted herb, melted road tar, and sweet, jammy-scented nose is followed by a rich, medium to full-bodied wine with considerable length. It appears to have become more impressive with age. Could this wine really be superior to the 1981 and 1979? It is fully mature, so drink it over the next decade." The Wine Advocate
Food Pairing
Roast duck breast with dried cherry sauce.
