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2005 Pétrus

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One of the most complete expressions of the estate, the 2005 Pétrus is intensely structured and aromatic, with black cherry, violet, dark chocolate, and crushed stone. The wine is powerful and precise, offering immense concentration and polish. A monumental vintage that will age gracefully for decades.


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Critic Reviews
100

As so often, Pétrus has the ability to charm and impress, to seduce and overwhelm. This 2005, one of the greatest vintages from this great chateau, is massive and concentrated, with flavors of ripe black figs, chocolate and dark plums. Put that all together and the result is the utmost deliciousness, freshness and elegance. A major wine. Imported by Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix.

Wine Enthusiast
97+

Offering pure black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, the inky ruby/purple 2005 Petrus is still very young and unyielding, but super-concentrated, powerful, full-bodied and primordial. It is much more backward than the likes of Lafleur, Trotanoy or Hosanna. Nevertheless, it is super-rich, extracted, beautifully balanced and pure. Forget it for another 10-15 years, and drink it over the following half-century. This may well be among the longest-lived wines of 2005.

Robert Parker
97

Still youthfully ruby/plum-hued with very little in the way of bricking, the 2005 Château La Fleur-Petrus has a gorgeous perfume of red and black fruits that give way to more spicy, floral, leather, and mineral nuances with time in the glass. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, and expansive on the palate, it has still-present, velvety tannins, a layered, mouthcoating texture, and a brilliant finish. Straight-up delicious, this ripe, sexy, oh, so satisfying Pomerol can be drunk any time over the coming 15-20 years with incredible pleasure.

Jeb Dunnuck
2005 Pétrus
2005 Pétrus Sale price $4,890.00 | In Stock French Cellar (Delivery 8-14 days) | Any applicable taxes at checkout | Ready to Drink

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The Estate

Pétrus is one of the most renowned and exclusive wine estates in the world, located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. Despite lacking an official classification, Pétrus is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most expensive wines globally. The estate covers a relatively small area of about 11.4 hectares and is known for producing a single wine, composed almost entirely of Merlot. Owned by the Moueix family since the 1960s, Pétrus has gained legendary status for its wines' exceptional quality, rarity, and aging potential.

1989 Pétrus 1989
1989
1989

Perfectly Rated Petrus

Warm spring flowering followed by moderate summer temperatures and timely September rains created ideal conditions on Pétrus' clay-rich plateau. Small, concentrated Merlot berries reached perfect ripeness under clear autumn skies, leading to a wine that earned rare 100-point scores from Robert Parker, James Suckling, and Wine Spectator. The wine reveals intense black fruit and truffle notes, with the vintage's natural power tempered by freshness derived from the estate's unique clay terroir.

2000 Pétrus 2000
2000
2000

Pétrus' Millennial Masterpiece

The 2000 growing season at Pétrus was near-perfect, with ideal weather conditions throughout. A warm, dry summer followed by perfect harvest conditions allowed for optimal ripening of the Merlot grapes. The estate's unique blue clay soils contributed to the wine's remarkable concentration and complexity, resulting in a Pétrus of legendary status.

2005 Pétrus 2005
2005
2005

Benchmark Year, Silken Pomerol Majesty

A great vintage of harmony, balance, and structure. Pétrus shows red plum, truffle, and silky tannins. A timeless and monumental wine.

2019 Pétrus 2019
2019
2019

Summer Heat Shapes Character

Early seasonal heat and dry conditions in Pomerol tested vines, but Pétrus's deep blue clay soils provided crucial water regulation through summer stress. The plateau's natural cooling influences balanced the warm vintage conditions, particularly beneficial for the estate's old-vine Merlot. The wine delivers intense dark fruits, crushed stone minerality, and the property's signature iron-tinged power.

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