2008 Pétrus

Late spring rains gave way to a sun-filled summer on Pétrus' clay-rich plateau, allowing gradual ripening of the Merlot through August. Perfect harvest conditions yielded grapes with remarkable concentration and finesse, crafting a wine that earned a flawless 100-point score from Robert Parker. The wine shows classic Pétrus characteristics of black cherry and dark chocolate, underpinned by the plateau's signature minerality and structure.

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.

At Pétrus, the 2006 season was marked by a hot July followed by a relatively cool and cloudy August, demanding meticulous vineyard management from the estate team. The property's famous blue clay soils proved instrumental in regulating water supply to the old-vine Merlot during irregular weather patterns, while the warm, dry September provided crucial final ripening conditions. Strict selection and precise harvest timing resulted in wines of classical proportions.

The unique blue clay soils of the plateau regulated water stress during the challenging spring and uneven summer. September's warmth allowed the old-vine Merlot to achieve full phenolic ripeness on this elevated site. The wine delivers black fruit intensity, ferrous minerality, and the profound depth that defines Pétrus's singular terroir.

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.