2005 Petrus
By Chateau Petrus
2005 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
In the pantheon of esteemed Bordeaux vintages, the 2005 Petrus from Château Petrus holds a seat among the celestial. Standing in the lush, gravely vineyards of Pomerol, one cannot help but sense the eminent pedigree as soon as the wine touches the lips—a testament to an extraordinary vintage.
Nuanced Mastery of a Remarkable Year
The 2005 season in Bordeaux was remarkable, graced by optimal conditions that led to near-perfect ripening and harvest. The intensity and concentration achieved that year by Château Petrus—a producer already synonymous with meticulous attention to detail—are evident in this profound offering. Singularly focusing on the 2005 vintage reveals a treasure trove of complexity: dense layers of ripe plum and black cherry nuances merge with undertones of truffle, tobacco, and an exquisite minerality that speaks directly to the iron-rich clay soils unique to Pomerol's terrain.
The impeccable structure of this wine—an elegant tannic frame cloaked in a velvety robe—promises cavernous depth and longevity, making it an astute choice for fine wine investors looking to bolster their collections with wines possessing both immediate grace and potential for growth.
An Heirloom Caliber Investment
Patience is rewarded exponentially with the 2005 Petrus as it continues to unfurl and evolve in the cellar through the years. The poised balance between power and finesse underscores its investment merit: as each season passes, this bottle transcends from exceptional Bordeaux to historical artifact—cultivating an ever-growing allure among aficionados and collectors alike.
In summary, experiencing the 2005 Petrus from Château Petrus is akin to witnessing an artist's masterpiece at the moment of completion. The work speaks not only of its origin but also whispers of its journey through time—a property which resonates particularly with those attuned to the intricacies of fine wine investment. This atypical vintage from an iconic producer offers a serendipitous confluence for investor palates, uniting immediate enjoyment with anticipated appreciation—a stellar paragon in any connoisseur's collection.
Market price (GBP)
£39,900.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
2347.06
Scores and tasting notes
Offering pure black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, the inky ruby/purple 2005 Petrus is still very young and unyielding, but super-concentrated, powerful, full-bodied and primordial. It is much more backward than the likes of Lafleur, Trotanoy or Hosanna. Nevertheless, it is super-rich, extracted, beautifully balanced and pure. Forget it for another 10-15 years, and drink it over the following half-century. This may well be among the longest-lived wines of 2005.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2015
Tasted single blind at Southwold. Normal service is resumed after a questionable bottle after bottling. Tasted blind, this has a deep, broody nose, hoi sin, dark plum, manuka honey and lavender. It certainly has an ethereal sense of delineation. Flamboyant and ravishing, redolent of Tertre–Roteboeuf. The palate is full-bodied, tannic, immense depth with thick saturated tannins: a meaty edge towards the grippy finish. This is a broody but talented baby…be its guardian! Drink 2015-2030+ Tasted January 2009.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2009
Inky/ruby/purple-colored with a classic, but tightly wound bouquet of vanillin, cedar, roasted herbs, mulberry jam, black cherries, licorice, and graphite, the full-bodied, powerful, tannic 2005 Petrus is a super-concentrated, backward wine meant for five decades of aging. As excruciatingly tannic as some of the northern Medocs, it requires at least 15 years of bottle age. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #176 April 2008