Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
Typ | Rotwein |
Marke | Chateau Petrus |
Jahrgang | 1979 |
Land | Frankreich |
Region | Bordeaux, Pomerol |
Traube | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Leicht Verschmutzt |
Vorrat | 0 |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Beschädigt |
Zustand | Top shoulder |
Label | Stark beschädigt |
I remember how stunning the 1979 Petrus was from cask, but it has never lived up to its early potential. Even from an Imperial, the 1979 Petrus is a lean, compact, tannic, hard, austere wine lacking the richness and charm of the vintage's top Pomerols. The color was a healthy medium ruby. While the wine does not possess the vegetal overtones of the 1978, it leaves a great deal to be desired.
A rather hard wine, with a firm backbone of silky tannins and sweet black olive, vanilla and berry aromas and flavors.--Pétrus vertical.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.