1998 Petrus

Petrus

99Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

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 2,400 cases, about 1,600 cases less than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040 Apr 2001, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 98/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Green olives and blackberry jam, with hints of vanilla and Indian spices. Some dark chocolate too. Complex nose. Very full-bodied, with dense, dark fruits and a licorice undertone, yet the huge tannin structure is polished and almost seamless. A massive and powerful wine, yet balanced and refined. Fantastic. Just a beautiful baby still.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Best after 2012. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009

Wine SpectatorScore: 99/100

Robert ParkerScore: 98/100

About The Producer

The producer

Pétrus

Ask any wine-lover to name the world’s greatest fine wines, and the answer will invariably include Pétrus. Incredibly revered and with a price tag to match, this illustrious producer is regarded by many to represent the pinnacle of what can be achieved with the Merlot varietal, or with any varietal for that matter. Fine wine critic Neal Martin described Pétrus as “the vinous holy grail”. Given its prestige and quality, it might come as a surprise to many that Pétrus was largely unheard of outside of France just 30 years ago. Its rise to fame is largely attributed to a change of management in 1962, leading to an explosion in quality and success.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Pomerol

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window