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2011 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Merlot
Ready - youthful
18.5/20
James Molesworth
91-94/100
Product: 20118010117
2011 Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2011
Alcohol % 13.5
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Merlot
Body Full Bodied
Producer Petrus

Critics reviews

18.5/20
A Pétrus with poise and finesse. Certainly not a blockbuster although deceptive tannic frame under the silky texture. Fresh and energetic on the palate. Plenty of juicy fruit harvested at a perfect pitch.
Decanter.com
James Molesworth 91-94/100
A strong pebbly feel weaves through the crushed damson plum and linzer torte notes, with a sweet spice edge starting to peek out on the bitter cherry–tinged finish. Not tightly knit yet, but shows solid length and concentration for the vintage. Wine Spectator's 2011 Top-Scoring Red Bordeaux (james_molesworth, Wine Spectator, April 5, 2012)
James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com (Apr 2012)

About this wine

Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
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Petrus

Petrus is a wine estate in Pomerol on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. It is among the most celebrated and recognisable wines in the world.
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