What is so special about Petrus wine?

The clay in the Petrus vineyard is what makes the wine so special and unique. In fact, this type of clay does not exist in any other wine-producing region in the world! Something else to consider that is only found at Petrus, for land devoted to the production of wine, Petrus is the only hill made entirely from clay.

What is the best Petrus wine?

Pétrus vintages that are currently drinking well include the “on” vintages of 1975, 1982, 1990 and 1995. The so-called “off” or lesser vintages currently ready for enjoyment include 1981, 1992, 1993 and 2002. For Berrouet, the very best “on” one to drink now is 1995; from the “offs” he recommends the 2002.

How many Petrus cases are there?

Chateau Petrus produces approximately 3,000 cases of wine each year. The most legendary vintages for Petrus include 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1955, 1959, and 1961, in addition to recent success in 1982, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2000 and 2003.

Is Pétrus wine expensive?

The price of a bottle of Petrus Yes Petrus is expensive. Generally a bottle is around 3000 euros. Depending on the vintage, prices can soar.

Why is Pétrus 2003 so expensive?

Passionate customers of the wine admire the quality and rarity that drinking Petrus offers them, pushing up the already high demand. Raw passion is what drives these prices so high- and justifiably so.

Is Petrus wine expensive?

What is the best year for Pétrus wine?

What are the best Pétrus vintages? Legendary Pétrus vintages are 1929, 1945, 1947, 1950, 1961, 1964, 1982, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016. All other years are good to very good. In really bad years, like 1956, 1965 and 1991, no Pétrus was made.

Is Petrus a chateau or a vineyard?

Petrus is not actually a ‘chateau’ per se, although it is often referred to as such. Ownership: Jean-Francois Moueix. 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 know…

How long does it take for Petrus wine to mature?

The best Pétrus vintages demand 20 to 30 years of aging to fully mature and display their true essence. You only need to taste Petrus once to understand why wealthy wine lovers and connoisseurs pay thousands of dollars for a single bottle.

When did Petrus become so popular?

By the mid to late 1800s, Petrus was starting to become well-known. It was considered the third-best wine in Pomerol, just after Vieux Chateau Certan and Trotanoy. The quality of Petrus and its wine began earning more accolades shortly after the phylloxera epidemic devastated most of Bordeaux.

What does Pétrus taste like?

Its soft and velvety tannins give the wine richness and viscosity, as well as silk and smooth feel that no other Bordeaux can offer. In order to develop such rich and full-bodied taste, Pétrus requires a lot of time to develop.