Chateau Petrus • Pomerol, France
Château Petrus is an iconic, single-wine estate in Pomerol on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, producing a profoundly concentrated…Château Petrus is an iconic, single-wine estate in Pomerol on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, producing a profoundly concentrated, long-lived red made almost exclusively from old-vine Merlot rooted in rare, iron-rich blue clay atop the plateau’s hig…Learn More »
$5000
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
97
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Deep, vivid fruit pours from the glass in the 2017 Château Petrus, all raspberry, cassis and dark plum layered with violets, subtle spice and a touch of dark chocolate, wrapped in incredibly silky yet insistent tannins. It feels both hedonistic and finely drawn, with a cool vein of acidity that keeps the opulence in check and a long, resonant finish that shows why this slightly atypical vintage has thrilled so many tasters. A refined, expressive Petrus that prioritizes perfume and precision over raw power.
Roast saddle of lamb with rosemary, Truffled veal jus with pommes purée, Wild mushroom and duck confit pappardelle
Château Petrus is an iconic, single-wine estate in Pomerol on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, producing a profoundly concentrated, long-lived red made almost exclusively from old-vine Merlot rooted in rare, iron-rich blue clay atop the plateau’s highest point. Its unique terroir, meticulous low-yield viticulture, and traditional élevage in new oak barrels give a wine renowned for opulence and depth yet remarkable finesse, making it one of the world’s most coveted and expensive Bordeaux.