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.