Petrus 1971

Petrus 1971

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  • Vinous rating 97
  • Robert Parker rating 95
Petrus 1971
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HED61409

75 cl

12.5%
£2,250.00
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Petrus 1971 is a red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. This 100% Merlot is sourced from the famous button-hole of blue clay on the Pomerol plateau, a terroir unique in the world for its water-retention and mineral properties. The 1971 vintage is considered one of the all-time greats for the property, often surpassing the legendary 1970 in terms of finesse and balance. It is a wine of immense scale and velvet texture, offering layers of black truffle, exotic spice and concentrated dark plum with a finish of extraordinary length. The 1971 remains a pinnacle of Merlot production, showcasing the incredible aromatic complexity and hedonistic richness that can only be achieved through this specific patch of clay in the heart of Pomerol.
97 Vinous
This bottle of 1971 Petrus is perhaps the best that I have encountered, completely overawing the 1970 served alongside. It boasts a gorgeous bouquet with delineated red berry fruit, pressed rose petals, hints of kirsch and a touch of sandalwood, perhaps even a little exotic compared to previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied with seductive fleshiness on the entry, a surfeit of black truffle infused red fruit and life-affirming purity. Unlike other bottles, this example seems to meliorate with aeration, gaining intensity and depth towards the precise and tender finish. I doubt that I will find another 1971 Petrus as good as this. Tasted at the Petrus dinner at Hide restaurant in London. Neal Martin1st July 2020

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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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