| Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
| Typ | Rotwein |
| Marke | Chateau Petrus |
| Jahrgang | 1979 |
| Land | Frankreich |
| Hauptregion | Bordeaux |
| Region | Pomerol |
| Rebsorte | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
| Inhalt | 0,75 |
| Preis pro Liter | 1.896,07 € |
| Zustand | Perfekt |
| Label | Leicht Verschmutzt |
| Vorrat | 0 |
| Zustand | Perfekt |
| Label | Beschädigt |
| Zustand | Top shoulder |
| Label | Stark beschädigt |
I remember how stunning the 1979 Petrus was from cask, but it has never lived up to its early potential. Even from an Imperial, the 1979 Petrus is a lean, compact, tannic, hard, austere wine lacking the richness and charm of the vintage's top Pomerols. The color was a healthy medium ruby. While the wine does not possess the vegetal overtones of the 1978, it leaves a great deal to be desired.
A rather hard wine, with a firm backbone of silky tannins and sweet black olive, vanilla and berry aromas and flavors.--Pétrus vertical.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.