Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petrus
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
1970
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux (11.4 ha estate on blue clay 'boutonnière').
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Primarily Merlot with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc (historically ~95% Merlot / 5% Cabernet Franc).
Method:
 
Traditional right‑bank vinification: vat fermentation, reported short maceration (~12 days), strict barrel selection and élevage in French oak (mix of new/used) for c.12–18 months.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Opulent black‑cherry and plum core with truffle, cocoa, tobacco and earth; velvety, glycerin-rich texture, ripe but present tannins and a very long, savory finish. Mature tertiary notes dominate.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef Wellington, mushroom or truffle risotto; Peking duck, soy‑braised beef, char siu, and aged hard cheeses.
Vineyard Info:
 
Small, legendary Pomerol estate (~11.4 ha) elevated under Edmonde Loubat and distributed by Jean‑Pierre Moueix; famed blue‑clay terroir and very low production.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Major notes/ratings: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) high praise/≈99 (quoted in auction notes). Falstaff 98 (Peter Moser tasting). Wine Spectator ≈92. Average/aggregate ratings ~96–98 across sources for the 1970 vintage