Pétrus 2018
Château Pétrus
Basic Info
Name
Pétrus
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Pomerol
Classification
pomerol
Wine Type
Red Wine
Producer Info
Producer
Château Pétrus
Founded
1878
Water Source
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Water Quality
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Background
Pétrus is a legend of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Its unique blue clay soils give Merlot unparalleled richness and complexity. Long managed by the Moueix family, current winemaker Olivier Berrouet continues the tradition.
Winemaker
Olivier Berrouet
Awards
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Grape Varieties
Wine Characteristics
Sub-type
Still
Climate Type
Oceanic
Soil Type
Blue clay with excellent water retention
Terroir & Natural Conditions
Elevation (m)
35
Avg. Temp (°C)
12.5
Avg. Rainfall (mm)
850
Vineyard Technical Info
Area (ha)
11.50
Avg. Vine Age (yrs)
50
Planting Density (vines/ha)
8,500
Market Price Info
Best Vintage
2015
Suggested Price (Low)
TWD 150,000
Suggested Price (High)
TWD 165,000
Global Rank
#4
Product Identifiers
WINEDEX
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EAN-13
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UPC
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LWIN
1050001
Producer Health Barometer
Health Description
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Operations
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Issues
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Bottleneck
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Investment & Trading
Exchange
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Credit Rating
A+
Tracking Error
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Digital Tech Score
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Team Size
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Brand Value Score
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2018 Vintage Specifics
Climate Conditions
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Harvest Date
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Release Date
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Alcohol
14.0%
Production
3,600 btl
Optimal Drinking
2028–2068
Aging Potential
50 yrs
2018 Vintage
Vintage Reputation
2018 is one of the best Bordeaux vintages in two decades; Petrus achieved near-perfect ripeness and structure.
Tasting Notes
Deep violet-red, full and opaque.
Blackcurrant jam, licorice, black truffle, rich oak, dark chocolate — exuberant.
Luxuriously full, velvety tannins, endless fruit, naturally integrated oak, finish exceeding 90 seconds.
Data pending
Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Petrus is winemaker Olivier Berrouet defining statement of his style, emphasizing precise extraction and refined texture.
Critic Ratings
Awards
Food Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, black truffle dishes, duck breast with berry sauce, braised liver.
Aging / Release Timeline
Data pending
Additional Info
Data pending
Vintage Identifiers
LWIN-18
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Wine-Searcher ID
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Design / Aesthetic / Commercial Value
Label Design
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Brand Aesthetic
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Commercial Value
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Methodology Summary
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