Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
1953
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (predominant); small % Cabernet Franc historically
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90 (Dec 1993); James Suckling ~92 ; frequently sold at major auction houses with high realized prices

Tasting Note
Mature and elegant: tertiary notes of truffle, leather, tobacco, blackcurrant, dried plum and caramel. Medium-bodied with a velvety texture, softened tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb or beef, mushroom or truffle risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, rich mushroom or soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot, traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic fermentation; aged in French oak barrels with careful parcel selection.

Vineyard Info
Pétrus is an 11–11.5 ha Pomerol estate on unique blue-clay soils. Elevated to fame under Edmonde Loubat (mid-20th century) and managed/distributed by Maison Moueix; tiny annual production and global prestige.