Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
Typ | Rotwein |
Marke | Chateau Petrus |
Jahrgang | 2012 |
Land | Frankreich |
Region | Bordeaux, Pomerol |
Traube | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Perfekt |
Trinkbar | -2040 |
Vorrat | 0 |
Zustand | OWC of 6 |
Label | Perfekt |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Perfekt |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Perfekt |
Tasted blind at the Southwold 2012 tasting, the 2012 Petrus demonstrated a forward, fruit-driven, ripe raspberry and wild strawberry bouquet underneath which lies graphite and forest floor aromas. It seems refined, understated, nonchalant even. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly savory opening, as if there was a tiny drop of Cabernet Franc. The tannins are fine but firm, the red fruit infused with cooked meat, black pepper and sage notes, although I was anticipating a finish armed with more body. That may well develop in time, yet it remains a regal Pomerol that will probably merit a higher score with bottle age, hence the plus-sign against the score. Tasted January 2016.
This has some serious muscle, with rivets of graphite studding a beam of dense, gravelly grip that holds the core of steeped plum and raspberry notes together. Very long, with superior cut. A graphite note powers through the finish, while the fruit drips on and on.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.
This has some serious muscle, with rivets of graphite studding a beam of dense, gravelly grip that holds the core of steeped plum and raspberry notes together. Very long, with superior cut. A graphite note powers through the finish, while the fruit drips on and on.