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How much does a bottle of Petrus cost?
Pétrus leads a duo of Pomerol estates in extreme prices, along with Le Pin, that rank consistently among the world’s most expensive wines. Indeed, a 750ml bottle of Pétrus wine is priced at an average of $2,630.
Why is Petrus Pomerol so expensive?
source. Passionate customers of the wine admire the quality and rarity that drinking Petrus offers them, pushing up the already high demand. Raw passion is what drives these prices so high- and justifiably so.
Who owns La Fleur Petrus?
Jean Pierre Moueix
Château La Fleur-Pétrus is a Pomerol estate that has been owned by Jean Pierre Moueix (who also owns Pétrus and Trotanoy) since 1952. Four years after it was purchased, Bordeaux was hit by its worst frosts in living memory and most of the vineyards at Lafleur-Pétrus were destroyed and had to be replanted.
Is Petrus worth the price?
The result of the tasting was clear: Petrus is a great wine of exceptional longevity, with recent vintages showing enormous potential. However, the difference between vintages can be massive and some years may therefore be disappointing. Petrus is undeniably one of the best red wines in the world, a true wine icon.
What is the best year for Petrus wine?
What are the best Pétrus vintages? Legendary Pétrus vintages are 1929, 1945, 1947, 1950, 1961, 1964, 1982, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016. All other years are good to very good. In really bad years, like 1956, 1965 and 1991, no Pétrus was made.
What makes Petrus special?
Petrus is unique as its entire 11.5-hectare vineyard is right on top of the clay. Neighboring vineyards only have a portion of blue clay in their soil. On average, the vines of Petrus are 40 years of age.
Can you visit Chateau Petrus?
3) First rule : more the winery is famous, more it is difficult to visit. Forget about the first growth as Cheval Blanc, Yquem, Margaux, Lafite & Latour, Petrus, they do not use to welcome visitors. If you want to visit your favorit wineries, do not hesitate to contact them even 2-3 month ahead.
What type of wine is Pomerol?
red wine
Pomerol is a red wine appellation located on the right bank of the Dordogne River in Bordeaux, France. Unlike the classification systems used in St. -Émilion and the famous 1855 Classification utilized in the Haut-Médoc, there is no such system based on quality and prestige to rank the chateaus of Pomerol.
What grape is Petrus?
Merlot grapes
“Petrus is a made almost entirely of Merlot grapes grown in Bordeaux’s right bank Pomerol appellation. Although never officially classified, the chateau has long been considered on par with the First Growths from the left bank.
What is so special about Petrus?
The soil is packed with very, dense, deep, dark, blue clay. Petrus is unique as its entire 11.5-hectare vineyard is right on top of the clay. Neighboring vineyards only have a portion of blue clay in their soil. On average, the vines of Petrus are 40 years of age.
What is Petrus wine?
“Petrus is a made almost entirely of Merlot grapes grown in Bordeaux’s right bank Pomerol appellation. Petrus’s flavor profile typically features aromas of ripe mulberry, black currant and spicy vanilla oak. The wine has incredible power, depth and richness which allow it to age for decades. “
What grape is St Emilion?
Merlot
The wines of Saint-Émilion are typically blended from different grape varieties, the three main ones being Merlot (60% of the blend), Cabernet Franc (nearly 30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (around 10%).