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Pétrus 2020

Château Pétrus

pomerolRedWineGlobal Rank #4

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

Merlot 100%

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

Current Price

TWD 2,800,000

Product Identifiers

WINEDEX

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EAN-13

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UPC

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LWIN

1050001

Producer Health Barometer

🌧️RainyCritical
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🌤️SunnyHealthy
☀️Very SunnyOptimal

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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Vintage Comparison Analysis

Compare the performance of different vintages to understand their investment value

VintageScoreAvg Price (ex-tax)Current PriceYTD1M3M1Y3Y
2020Current97.7★★★★★TWD 2,650,000TWD 2,800,000+5.7%0.0%0.0%——
2019————————
201898.5★★★★★———————
201795.5★★★★★———————
Source: Major auction houses (15–30 day delay)

2020 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

2030–2070

Aging Potential

50 yrs

2020 Vintage

Vintage Reputation

2020 is a characterful vintage; Petrus shows a fresher face, experts predict a different but equally exciting aging curve than traditional years.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Vivid ruby with violet gloss.

Aroma

Blackcurrant, blackberry, mineral, sweet spice, violet — fresh and complex.

Palate

Lively acidity supports fresh fruit, refined tannins, clean and precise, will shine further in 10–20 years.

Overall

Data pending

Winemaker Notes

The 2020 Petrus deliberately retained more natural acidity in response to climate change trends, with a more modern and refined overall style.

Critic Ratings

Wine Advocate
99/ 100(out of 100)★★★★★2020-05-01
Wine Advocate
97/ 100(out of 100)★★★★★2023-04-01
James Suckling
97/ 100(out of 100)★★★★★2023-05-01

Awards

Best Pomerol 2020Platinum 2023
Outstanding BordeauxTop 100 2023

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

The Cloud Wine Index is calculated based on historical transaction data from major global auction houses, specialist merchants, and trading platforms, using a weighted average model. Data sources include Christie's, Sotheby's, Liv-ex, and other authoritative institutions.

Learn about our full methodology →

Disclaimer

Data on this page is delayed by 15–30 days and is for reference only. It does not constitute investment advice. Actual transaction prices may vary depending on market conditions and trading terms.

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