Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (predominant), Cabernet Franc (minor).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) 96 pts; Wine Spectator 94 pts; Robert Parker publications cited ~93–96 in various reports; Le Guide Hachette 3 Stars (Coup de Coeur) 2010

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, plum and mulberry with truffle, violet and cedar notes; silky, refined tannins, spice and earthy minerality, very long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, truffle risotto, mushroom dishes, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, grilled wagyu, braised beef short ribs, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot; fermentation in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration; aged ~18–20 months in new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Château Pétrus is a cult Pomerol estate managed by the Moueix family; tiny holding (~11–11.5 ha) producing ~25–30k bottles annually, world-renowned for Merlot-based wines.