Petrus

– Pomerol –

HISTORY

Prior to the current success of Petrus, the estate was owned by the Arnaud family for almost two hundred years. Since 1925, Madame Loubat started acquiring pieces of the property and she became the sole owner at the end of World War II. After Madame Loubat’s passing in 1961, her family sold Moueix their remaining shares making Jean-Pierre the sole owner of the greatest estate. Today, following the passing of Jean-Pierre, the estate is managed by his son Jean-Francois, and his brother Christian oversees the vineyard, vinification, marketing, and distribution of the wines. In September 2018, Jean-François Moueix’s entourage confirmed that 20 percent of the capital had been sold to Colombian-born American billionaire Alejandro Santo Domingo.

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Vintages

Additional wines by this estate

Petrus

Pomerol

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2016

With its sumptuous dark red color, the Petrus 2016’s robe is echoed in the depth of its bouquet. A little aeration reveals complex aromas of blueberry, sweet spices, and coffee cream, followed by dominant floral notes of violet and iris. A full-bodied and particularly lively attack opens onto a very fresh palate—this year’s signature—structured by tannins that are both tight and very fine. A taste of fresh grapes enlivens the finish, which is as broad as it is long. A capital Pomerol, concentrated with elegance and restrained power, with extraordinary balance and classicism.

Petrus

Pomerol

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2014

A bouquet of ripe, pulpy red fruits mingles with aromas of roasted chestnut, ripe red plum flesh, and Damask rose in a velvety ensemble. The palate envelops you in a mother’s embrace, pure and comforting, with a hint of Espelette pepper on the finish. Both earthy and terroir-driven, the wine envelops you and carries you away.

Petrus

Pomerol

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1998

Green olives and blackberry jam, with notes of vanilla and Indian spices. A hint of dark chocolate too. Complex nose. Very full-bodied, with dense black fruit and a hint of licorice, but the enormous tannic structure is polished and almost seamless. A massive and powerful wine, but balanced and refined.

Petrus

Pomerol

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1986

Color still intense and mature. Intense, refined, fruity, vanilla, and spicy nose. Full-bodied on the attack, this wine develops richly in the middle, very flavorful and fruity. Coated tannins. Long, sappy finish with spicy flavors. Very good to drink.