Petrus 1990

Petrus 1990

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  • Robert Parker rating 100
  • Vinous rating 97
Petrus 1990
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HED0695

75 cl

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£4,500.00
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Petrus is undoubtedly one of the most revered wines in the world and is often considered the pinnacle of the Pomerol appellation. 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. It is an exceptionally long-lived wine and can often require significant cellaring before reaching maturity and expressing its true essence.

The 1990 vintage presented an incredible follow-up to the highly acclaimed 1989 and can certainly be considered amongst the greatest ever releases from Petrus. With more concentration, richness and structure, this can probably be expected to outlive the 1989 but should be superb for drinking now.

97 Vinous
The 1990 Petrus has a beautifully defined nose with potent red fruit aromas. To use a phrase employed in my previous note five years ago, this is "sensual and warm," once again, that eucalyptus tincture identified prior to the wine being revealed. The palate is velvety in texture and impressive in depth, with a little VA that gives this Pomerol lift. Extravagant but never brash, this is a glorious wine that you cannot help but love. Tasted blind at dinner in Pauillac.Neal Martin25th March 2025

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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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