2016 Petrus
By Chateau Petrus
2016 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The 2016 vintage from the storied soils of Pomerol's Château Petrus arrives with the whispered reverence due to a rare celestial event. Long after the last drops of this wine are sipped, its tale will be retold with the same awe-inspired tones reserved for vintages that punctuate the chronicles of viticulture.
Eloquence in Viticulture: A Year of Promise Realized
Graced by an ideal growing season, the 2016 Petrus stands as a testament to the harmony of perfect conditions converging. An epitome of what Pomerol can produce; it is a wine that draws investment as effortlessly as it draws breath. The balance and structure in 2016 sing a duet that will resonate for decades.
The seductive bouquet betrays a heart of black fruit and truffle, embroidered with an intricate decadence of chocolate and violet notes. This is without mention of an earthy terroir-inspired whisper, adding a complex counterpoint to the opulence of the nose.
Rarity & Reward: The Investor's Litmus
The palate cascades layers upon layers—rich and powerful yet remarkably restrained—hinting at the latent potential awaiting those patient enough to witness its unfolding narrative. For the collector, 2016 Petrus is a keystone piece; for the investor, it is as sound as the packed earth of its Pomerol heritage.
Merlot's supple spine holds true throughout tasting, signaling a youth that promises elegance and grace as it ages. With professional precision, the vintage benefits from insightful tannin management, ensuring a cellar-worthy lineage that investors chase with fervor.
To partake in 2016 Petrus from Château Petrus is to invest in a future classic—a masterstroke captured in liquid form. In this bottle lies not just wine but also a reverent nod to its remarkable vintage—a truly signature investment to hold within one's portfolio. As the years progress, anticipation builds: 2016 Petrus will become synonymous with Pomerol perfection, markedly defining the era for investors and connoisseurs alike.
Market price (USD)
$49,990.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
2047.5
Scores and tasting notes
This is a muscular Petrus that is so compacted and powerful. Full-bodied, yet tight and intense. I haven’t tasted something like this for a long time. The tannins are exquisitely fine-grained, the finish mind-binding. It’s the combination of violets and dark fruit that’s just so enticing. Just crushed grapes and crystal-clear purity.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, April 4th 2017
Opaque purple-black colored, the 2016 Petrus slips effortlessly out of the glass with sanguine, seductive notes of kirsch, warm black plums, blueberry compote, red roses, Ceylon tea, violets, dark chocolate-covered cherries, licorice and cinnamon stick with wafts of iron ore, pencil lead, unsmoked cigars and crushed rocks. Full-bodied, profound and absolutely edifying on the palate, the densely packed, beautifully perfumed red and blue fruit layers possess a charge like defibrillators stimulating your heart to beat faster, each delivering achingly subtle floral and spice sparks, perfectly framed by very firm, very grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with incredible length and taking you to depths that extend to a provocative ferrous undercurrent. Stunning.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 30 November 2018
Very very deep crimson. Gorgeous nose. Very intense and rich. Richer than Le Pin and I did not spit. Beautiful balance. More rigour than some vintages. Very long indeed. Unusually structured but no shortage of beguiling flavours. Violets and tar.
Jancis Robinson - jancisrobinson.com