2006 Petrus
By Chateau Petrus
2006 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
In the galaxy of fine wines, the 2006 Petrus from Château Petrus finds its orbit as a celestial body with its own distinct luminosity. This merlot masterpiece, embraced by the velvety soils of Pomerol, delicately transcends the norms established by its venerable siblings.
An Exquisite Ensemble of Climatic Harmony
The climatic conditions of 2006 played a sonata of challenge and triumph for Bordeaux, imparting to this Petrus a composition of depth and complexity. Following an arduous heatwave, an Indian summer graciously bestowed balance and ripeness upon the grapes at Château Petrus, allowing them to manifest into a vintage of exquisite sophistication and poise.
The nose divulges an intricate pastiche of black truffles, fresh earth, and hints of dark cherries that waltz harmoniously with subtle undertones of licorice and cedar. Swirling in the glass, its seductive crimson hue promises an elixir of reserved power and aristocratic elegance.
A Vintage Suited for Astute Investors
On the palate, the 2006 vintage introduces itself with reverence; tannins are assertively structured yet eloquently refined. The opulent layers of juicy plums and blackcurrants interlace with a backbone of minerality quintessential to the terroir of Pomerol. This intricacy positions the 2006 Petrus as a paramount choice for discerning wine investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with a wine boasting both pedigree and promise.
In conclusion, this Pomerol paragon is a testament to the tenacity and expertise at Château Petrus. Accessibility in its youth belies the vintage's latent potential to soar with age; sipping this nectar now reveals adolescence—waiting will unveil maturity's magnificence. As each year adds another layer to its tableau, those fortunate enough to cellar this exquisite offering will watch as time sculpts its contour into a refined masterpiece—a privilege for both collector and connoisseur alike.
Market price (USD)
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12x75cl
Highest score
96
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Scores and tasting notes
Tasted blind at Southwold ’06 Bordeaux tasting. The Petrus ’06 is introverted on the nose, masculine with tobacco tinged black fruits, forest floor, baked black cherry and asphalt. The palate is very pure and harmonious, with succulent rounded tannins, black cherries, damson, a touch of tar and Moroccan spice. There is a sense of linearity and symmetry that is utterly beguiling, yet this in fieri Petrus has barely hatched from its shell. I suspect that this Petrus will be overlooked in favour of the ’05, ’08 or ’09, but you need this to complete the set and it will be the dark horse. Tasted January 2010.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2010
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Petrus now seems to be evolving more slowly than the 2006 Le Pin: the fruit darker with raspberry coulis, mulberry, hints of marmalade and crushed rose petals coming forth. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, gently gripping the mouth and demonstrating admirable weight and complexity. You might almost think there was some Cabernet Franc towards the finish thanks to the subtle peppery notes coming through. It is probably ready to drink now, but the substance here suggests that it will age for another decade and continue to offer pleasure long after. Tasted January 2016.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 May 2016
Currently closed and backward, this wine seems to share a more similar character to Trotanoy than in any recent vintages I recall. Powerful, structured, masculine, but a long-term proposition, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine displays notes of caramelized, sweet black cherries and wild berry fruit with plenty of spice, earth, and a hint of herbaceousness. The wine has very high tannins, impressive concentration, but that mouth-searing level of tannin. This is one Petrus that should probably be forgotten for at least 8-10 years and drunk over the following two to three decades. I always find it ironic that Petrus, which is virtually 100% Merlot, is more backward than the first growths of Medoc, which are Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #181 Feb 2009