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2007 Petrus

By Chateau Petrus

2007 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux

In the pantheon of Bordeaux, few wines incite the reverence reserved for the 2007 Petrus from Château Petrus. Set in the lush, Merlot-friendly terroir of Pomerol, this vintage sings a song that is both beautifully complex and hauntingly subtle, quite distinct in its narrative from the surrounding chronicles of this revered estate.

 

Harmony amidst challenge

The 2007 Bordeaux year was not without its trials; a vintage noted more for its weather-induced anomalies than for any excesses of sunshine or warmth. Yet, somehow, this challenge lent a charismatic complexity to the 2007 Petrus. This wine’s layered intricacies—no doubt a product of meticulous vineyard management and astute, deft winemaking—are evidence of triumph over the climatic adversity of the year.

Sampling it now evokes an olfactory tapestry that waffles between refined dark fruits and a tantalizing earthiness. On the palate, it reveals a delicate dance of softer tannins intertwined with mature berry nuances and an elegant relic of oak. The finish lingers with an understated power; a gentle reminder of its storied origin.

 

A connoisseur's delight

For the discerning collector or investor, this vintage speaks softly yet carries significant weight. In investment terms, its rarity and unique expression amidst Pomerol’s offerings—and Bordeaux as a whole—elevate its standing, making holdings of the 2007 Petrus from Château Petrus both prudent and poetic.

This Pomerol nobility does not scream for attention; rather it gracefully beckons the connoisseur to savor every sip and reflect upon the idiosyncrasies that define such standout vintages in exceptional wine narratives. In my comprehensive musings on Bordeaux’s finest offerings, one cannot overlook such a quietly confident exemplar as the 2007 Petrus from Château Petrus.

As a privileged witness to the remarkable resilience and adaptive brilliance of vineyards across vintages, I remain captivated by this composition—a masterpiece shaped by both human touch and climatic caprice. So let us raise our glasses to this monument of vinous artistry: an investment-grade 2007 Petrus that underscores the allure of provenance and the malleable genius of grape in crafting unforgettable Bordeaux experiences.

Current market price

£30,450.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

2175

Scores and tasting notes

94

This Petrus is solid for the vintage with bright and pretty fruit. It’s full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a berry, Indian spice, and cinnamon character. Long and intense. Better than most may believe. Still needs some time but who can wait?

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, November 5th 2012

93

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Petrus has a sumptuous bouquet with ample mulberry, truffle and pain d'epices aromas that are beautifully defined. It just seems to gain more and more volume in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, plenty of leather-tinged red fruit, clove and black pepper, a Pomerol with quite a sturdy finish that should see it age with style. This Petrus just seems to be coming into its own now. This is excellent. Tasted February 2017.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 June 2017

92

Tasted blind at the 2007 Bordeaux horizontal in Southwold. The Petrus 2007 has a well defined on the nose, something slightly reminding me of Chinese plum sauce. Very fine delineation and sense of mineralite. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, a touch of spice and bell pepper, lovely weight in the mouth with cohesive, well-defined finish. It shows great length and refinement, but I would not say it was "best in show" this year. Tasted January 2011.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Nov 2011

91

The delicious 2007 is the first Petrus in a number of years that can be drunk immediately. Relatively big for the vintage, it offers a dark plum/ruby/purple color as well as aromas of mulberries, black cherries, cedarwood, and soil undertones, loads of fruit, a plump, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannins, and low acidity. It should drink nicely for 15 or more years.

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #188 April 2010

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