Chateau Petrus   Petrus

1982 Petrus

By Chateau Petrus

1982 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux

The 1982 vintage from the hallowed cellars of Château Petrus represents a wine of extraordinary depth and complexity, emerging as one of the standout stars in an already stellar year for Bordeaux wines. This particular vintage encapsulates the perfect harmony between climatic generosity and winemaking craftsmanship.

 

A Year That Defined a Generation

As investors keenly flock to acquire this illustrious vintage, the 1982 Petrus stands out with its rich tapestry of flavors and impeccably balanced structure. The growing season of 1982 was marked by ideal weather conditions in Pomerol. Above average spring temperatures led to an early flowering, while the dry and sunny summer ripened the merlot grapes to perfection.

 

Elegance and Power in Every Sip

Upon tasting, the 1982 Petrus reveals layers of dark plum, blackberry preserve, and a hint of truffle—hallmarks of a mature Pomerol, with silken tannins that support the wine's opulent character. This vintage is noted for its longevity, and even after decades in the bottle, it exhibits a remarkable freshness—a testament to the age-worthiness that astute wine investors look for.

Château Petrus exercised meticulous care in their vinification process for the 1982 Petrus, an approach that has allowed this exquisite expression to comfortably occupy the pantheon of investment-grade wines. It's an asset that not only appeals to the palate but also promises potential monetary appreciation over time.

In summary, Château Petrus' adept skills yielded a 1982 Petrus imbued with finesse and power—an undeniable pick for those investing in wine with both pleasure and foresight in mind.

Current market price

£57,750.00

12x75cl

Highest score

96

POP score

3609.38

Scores and tasting notes

96

Tasted at Pebbles/Zachy's 1982 dinner in Hong Kong. I have been fortunate to taste the Petrus '82 on several occasions. In a strange way, I am finding bottles more consistent now then several years ago

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jan 2013

93

Given what I thought this wine would achieve, the 1982 Petrus has not turned out to be nearly as profound as expected. It reveals a certain herbaceousness, and there is significantly less concentration than I initially believed (too much filtration?) along with a cedary spiciness. Tasters who have had no previous experience with this wine will find it to be an outstanding effort that has reached full maturity much faster than some of its peers. It is capable of lasting a long time, but there is an underlying vegetal character, and the 1982 is far less concentrated than the vintages of Petrus that have been produced since 1989. I believe this wine is fully mature, and is capable of lasting another 10-15 years, but it is unlikely to improve. Release price: ($600.00/case)

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2009

Vintage performance