2002 Château Petrus
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The 2002 Petrus is poured from magnum but even the larger format does not quite elevate what is essentially a rather ordinary Pomerol, at least by this cru’s standards. It has a pleasant, well-defined nose that is just missing the complexity and “je ne sais quoi” of other vintages. The palate is balanced with plenty of dusky red fruit laced with cedar and tobacco, just a little tapering towards the finish with modest length. It is a perfectly decent Petrus, although it just leaves you wanting more. Tasted at the Petrus dinner at the Épure restaurant in Hong Kong.
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Lustrous dark crimson. Liquorice notes and and some real sumptuousness on the nose. Very rich and ripe. This was the easiest wine to identify. The sweetness and exotic nature is hard to resist. But it didn’t improve overnight. (JR)
Meaty, graphite nose. Real flesh on the palate. Wonderfully lustrous, sweet, satisfying fruit. This is more Pétrus than 2002 – and all the better for it. Sumptuous finish and not a trace of overripeness. So long. (JR)
Very rich and long and gorgeous. Spicy and long – really gorgeous. OK, a bit inky, but with such energy! It seems as though I somehow did not manage to taste this en primeur so this is my first tasting note on this impressive wine. No problem with excessive acidity here. (JR)
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Ask any wine-lover to name the world’s greatest fine wines, and the answer will invariably include Pétrus.