Petrus

Petrus, Pomerol, 2016

Name: Petrus, Pomerol
Brand: Petrus
Price: 10811.56 GBP

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2016
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The 2016 Petrus is so different from its predecessor, yet when one compares notes there is a similar theme; these are both magnificent, handsome, regal wines, full of reserve and class. Aromatically, there is a touch of wildness, vivid bramble fruit, crème de mûre, sweet earth, a touch of exotic spice, mulberry and clay. Whereas the 2015 was all sophistication, a real smoothie, this has a bit of edge and a lot of gravitas... The palate is awash with hedonistic black fruit and fine minerals; one can really sense the terroir. Although this is 100% Merlot, there is more than a hint of Cabernet character - the freshness of fruit, a florality and mintiness that one doesn't normally associate with Merlot. The fruit is so silky and refined; a restrained power and authority is ever-present as well as a tension and nervous energy. Although I wasn't there to taste them from barrel, I assume the 2015 and 2016 may be reminiscent of the young 1989 and 1990. These are totally unique vintages, and this magnificent terroir has expressed itself so differently, yet the results are both absolutely magical.

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Critic Reviews

97+/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2016 Petrus has an extrovert bouquet of peppermint- and star-anise-tinged red fruit that turns more licorice-scented with time. This is a flamboyant, almost extrovert bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a superb bead of acidity and a judicious sprinkling of white pepper toward the harmonious finish. On the palate at least, it feels more linear than its peers, but there is incontrovertible class from start to finish. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

drinking window 2022 - 2050

date of review 08/2020

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Merlot Cabernet Franc

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13.5%

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.