2001 Petrus, Pomerol 1x750ml

Robert Parker 97

Tasted at Ets J-P Moueix. The nose is sensational: pure black berries, black olives, damson, black tea and crushed stones all with exceptional definition and utterly seductive. The palate is full-bodied with very fine, saturated tannins, with notes of blackberry, damson, a touch of cassis and even a distant tang of marmalade. Svelte towards the weighty finish ” it is wondrous how a pure Merlot can reach such heights. The aftertaste is extraordinary ” one feels as if the wine itself is still in the mouth! One of the great Petrus wines in recent years. Drink 2012-2030+ Tasted May 2009. [Neal Martin, 05/01/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030

Vinous 92+

Medium red-ruby. Very ripe but subdued nose hints at mulberry, caramel, toffee, iron and nutty oak. Very ripe, broad and deep but quite closed today; lush and full but classically dry and light on its feet. Red berry and mineral flavors coat the palate. Builds impressively on the very long, gripping finish. I would not be surprised if this very suave Petrus merited a higher score a decade down the road. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/05/2004]