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Petrus
Petrus, a myth among myths, no more, no less. The most famous cru of Bordeaux, born of an exceptional terroir combined with a unique and jealously guarded savoir-faire. In the 19th century, Domaine was founded by the Arnaud family, naming it after the first of the Popes.
In 1925, Edmonde Loubat acquired shares in Domaine, spotting its great potential. For 20 years, she promoted the wines, and in 1945 joined forces with Jean-Pierre Moueix, originally from Corrèze and head of his own trading house in Libourne.
Together, they relentlessly developed the reputation of Petrus, sharing the firm conviction that it would become the equal of the great Châteaux of Rive gauche. The wine became particularly popular in the United States, with Kennedy becoming its first ambassador. On the death of Edmonde Loubat in 1961, Jean-Pierre Moueix became sole owner and called on oenologist Jean-Claude Berrouet to take charge of vinification. Over the following decades, Petrus rose to the top of the hierarchy of great Bordeaux wines.
Today, Jean-Pierre Moueix's sons and grandsons, Jean-François and Jean, are at the helm of Domaine, accompanied by Olivier Berrouet who has replaced his father in the cellar and continues to give birth to the Petrus style.
Today, Petrus reigns over an 11.5-hectare vineyard, planted on a 40-metre-high... See more ...
Critics Petrus 2001.
Description Petrus 2001.
An exceptional wine produced by one of Bordeaux's most prestigious vineyards, Petrus is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after wines in the world. With its magnificent deep, intense red color, it boasts great concentration. The bouquet is intense and complex, with a harmonious blend of truffle, humus, leather and cedar. Subtle notes of black fruit emerge after aeration. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate. Tannins are present but well integrated, giving a caressing sensation on the palate. The fruit flavors balance perfectly with the woodiness of the aging process. The finish suggests further superb ageing potential.