Lot 11
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2011 (1) WA 95 JS 95
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2012 (1) WS 96 WA 96+
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2013 (1) JS 94
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2014 (1) JS 98
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2015 (1) WA 100 JS 100
Lot 11 Details
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2011 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn.
A dense ruby/purple-tinged color and restrained but intriguing aromas of kirsch, raspberry jam, wood spice, and mulberries are found in this full-bodied Petrus. An undeniable success in 2011, it is rich, layered and pure with light to moderate tannin, but seems slightly less muscular and tannic compared to its stablemate, Trotanoy. Forget it for a few years and drink it over the following 25 years. Made from 100% Merlot, it tips the scales at 13.5% alcohol. In short, it is typically open-knit and already showing very well. This is quite opulent. Drink 2017-2042 April 2014 WA 95 JS 95
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2012 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn.
Tasted blind at the Southwold 2012 tasting, the 2012 Petrus demonstrated a forward, fruit-driven, ripe raspberry and wild strawberry bouquet underneath which lies graphite and forest floor aromas. It seems refined, understated, nonchalant even. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly savory opening, as if there was a tiny drop of Cabernet Franc. The tannins are fine but firm, the red fruit infused with cooked meat, black pepper and sage notes, although I was anticipating a finish armed with more body. That may well develop in time, yet it remains a regal Pomerol that will probably merit a higher score with bottle age, hence the plus-sign against the score. Tasted January 2016. WS 96 WA 96+
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2013 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn.
Very fine and structured with ultra-fine tannins. Medium bodied with beautiful density and texture. It has length and grip for the vintage. Better in 2020. February 2016 jamessuckling.com JS 94
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2014 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn.
A wine evincing true enlightenment. Its floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023. February 2017 jamessuckling.com JS 98
CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2015 (1)
Pomerol.
u. vts.
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Petrus (bottled in mid-July 2017) opens in its own time to reveal crushed black cherries, warm plums, mulberries and cedar chest suggestions with touches of anise, lavender, beef drippings and wild thyme plus a waft of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with generous, exuberant, wonderfully layered red, black and perfumed blue fruits contrasted beautifully by very ripe, very fine-grained and very firm tannins plus an ethereal line of seamless acid, finishing long and minerally. Olivier Berrouet and his team have knocked it out of the park in 2015. Look for this Pétrus to build and unfold over the next 20 years and confidently cellar this legend for 40+ years. February 2018 Drink: 2024-2058 WA 100 JS 100