Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈95%), Cabernet Franc (≈5%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 97 (Cellar Selection); Wine & Spirits 95; Neal Martin 92

Tasting Note
Deep plum and black cherry with cassis, truffle, black tea, and subtle spice. Full-bodied, polished tannins, bright acidity and an opulent, long mineral finish with cocoa and earthy notes.

Food Pairing
Roast rack of lamb, beef tenderloin, venison or game; truffle risotto, aged Comté or Gouda; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, shiitake mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats with careful vat selection; aged 12–16 months in French oak (around half new).

Vineyard Info
Pétrus is a tiny (≈11.4 ha) elite Pomerol estate owned by the Moueix family. Renowned for its blue/black clay soils and small annual production (~30–36k bottles).