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Petrus 1980

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  • Robert Parker rating 89
  • Jancis Robinson rating 89
  • Vinous rating 88
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Petrus 1980
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Petrus 1980

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1980
Red
Petrus
Bordeaux, France
89 Jancis Robinson
Talk about a thrill a second, as well as unprecedented decadence (at least for me), consider the rarity of a flight of six double magnums of Petrus! Because there were not many people at the tasting, there was the possibility of having several large glasses of these wines, making judging them all the more fun. And let's not forget the medical benefit of flushing the fat out of one's arteries with such remarkable juice! The 1980 Petrus turned in a surprisingly strong performance. A roasted herb, melted road tar, and sweet, jammy-scented nose is followed by a rich, medium to full-bodied wine with considerable length. It appears to have become more impressive with age. Could this wine really be superior to the 1981 and 1979? It is fully mature, so drink it over the next decade.

The notes for this wine are taken from the description of Series IV - Flight B of the 1995 tasting conducted in Munich by Helga and Hardy Rodenstock. Many years after the tasting from which this note derives allegations were made concerning the authenticity of old and rare bottles of wine sold by Hardy Rodenstock to collectors around the world. The matter has been the subject of numerous articles, litigation and at least one book. Mr. Parker believes that the wines served to him at this tasting were authentic so this note and the others from that specific tasting continue to be posted on eRobertParker.com.Robert Parker23rd February 1996
88 Vinous
The 1980 Petrus is a rarely seen off vintage nowadays and this is only my second encounter. Showing moderate bricking, the bouquet is surprisingly fresh with chestnut and peat aromas infusing the slightly diffuse red fruit. There is good definition and it feels less mean than the previous half-bottle. The palate is nicely balanced with a sweet, possibly chaptalized core of red fruit. It is showing more flesh than expected like the 1978 served alongside, though it is undeniably short on the finish. I doubt that I will find a better bottle of the 1980 than this. Tasted at the Petrus dinner at Hide restaurant in London. Neal Martin1st July 2020

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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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