2014 Pétrus

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.

A hot vintage producing dark fruit density, plush tannins, and opulent texture. Despite heat, Pétrus maintains elegance and depth. A bold, rich expression.

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

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.

A classic, balanced vintage with bright fruit, polished tannins, and lifted aromatics. Pétrus is subtle, structured, and highly ageable.

The 2016 vintage in Bordeaux was exceptional, with a wet spring followed by a long, dry summer and perfectly timed rains in September. At Pétrus, the deep clay soils retained moisture during the heat, resulting in a wine of extraordinary richness, balance, and purity. This vintage is hailed as one of the estate’s finest, delivering a perfect harmony of concentration and freshness.

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.