Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (95%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; Wine Spectator 93; Vinous (Neal Martin/Stephen Tanzer notes) 92–93+; James Suckling 93; Wine Enthusiast reported high praise (mid‑90s in some summaries). Sources: Parker/Wine Spectator listing, Vinous review, retailer/aggregator notes

Tasting Note
Black cherry and plum with truffle, violets, baking spice, tobacco and damp earth; ripe, silky texture, firm mineral core and a long, truffle-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted rack of lamb, beef tournedos, aged hard cheeses, truffle risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi or braised short ribs with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, rigorously sorted; fermented and matured in French oak (significant new oak), ~18–20 months ageing.

Vineyard Info
Pétrus (c.11.7 ha) is a legendary Pomerol estate on distinctive blue-clay soils, long run by the Moueix family; tiny production and exceptional aging potential.