Red2018
Château Pétrus
Château Pétrus · Bordeaux, France
96
Aggregate Score
Based on 6 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
🏅Parker 95+🌟James Suckling 100🏅Critics Choice
Critic Scores
Wine Spectator (2018)94
Tim Atkin (2018)94
Jancis Robinson (2018)19/20
Robert Parker (2018)97
James Suckling (2018)97
Decanter (2018)96
Tasting Notes
Extraordinary concentration of black truffle, iron, dark cherry, and mocha. Liquid velvet on the palate with an almost supernatural depth.
Our Review
Pétrus 2018 is one of the wines of the decade. Made from 100% Merlot grown on the famous clay plateau, it achieves a level of concentration and complexity that few wines in the world can match. A legend in the making.
Food Pairings
Black truffle dishesAged beefFoie gras
Serving Temperature
17-18°C
Aging Potential
20-60 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Château Pétrus
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Sub-Region
- Pomerol
- Country
- France
- Grape
- Merlot
- Appellation
- Pomerol AOC
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price
- $4500
- Price Range
- Ultra-Premium
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