Petrus 1960

Petrus 1960

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  • Robert Parker rating 88
  • Vinous rating 88
Petrus 1960
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88 Vinous
The 1960 Petrus comes from the same gentleman that served it blind once before, ergo, it comes from the same lot bought at auction. It has the bad luck to be born between two legends, the 1959 and 1961. Its deep color intimates a warmer, more benevolent growing season than this. The nose is perfectly respectable, indeed, one of the best that I have encountered on a 1960 Bordeaux with dark berry fruit, sage and that fireside hearth/ember-like tincture. Medium-bodied, earthy and straightforward, it is not a top-tier Petrus by a long way, yet there is certainly harmony and presence on the finish. This was proprietor Mme. Loubat’s final vintage. It is a respectable way for “la grande dame” of Pomerol to bow out. Tasted at a private dinner in London. Neal Martin1st September 2018

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The Perfect Pomerol?

Producing one of the most revered red wines in the world, Petrus was the first Pomerol estate to win a gold medal in the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1878. Indeed, Petrus' world class reputation speaks for itself and it is often considered the pinnacle of Bordeaux' s Right Bank Pomerol appellation.

Spanning 11.7ha, the Petrus vineyards are characterised by their distinctive sticky blue clay soils, producing wonderfully powerful, complex wines with glorious aromatics and texture and an extraordinary capacity for aging. Almost always made from 100% Merlot, the style of Petrus is unique and in the best vintages often achieves levels of aromatic complexity, richness and silky texture that others simply cannot. Despite wonderfully warming levels of alcohol, this is a wine that is balanced by beautiful freshness.

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