Im Jahr 2009 erlebte Bordeaux einen Jahrgang, über den Winzer noch viele Jahrzehnte lang sprechen werden. Das Wetter war warm und sonnig, und in den entscheidenden Phasen herrschte trockenes Wetter. Auf dem lehmreichen Plateau von Pomerol, wo Pétrus liegt, ermöglichten diese Bedingungen den Merlot-Trauben, ihre volle Reife zu erreichen, ohne dabei ihre Frische zu verlieren. Die Cuvée dieses Jahres enthielt zudem einen geringen Anteil an Cabernet Franc. Dies ist der letzte Jahrgang, den das Château auf den Markt brachte, bevor es 2010 auf eine Cuvée aus 100 % Merlot umstellte. Im Vergleich zu den relativ kühlen Jahrgängen dieser Zeit dürfte dieser „Pétrus“ einen reichhaltigeren und opulenteren Geschmack bieten. Der Wein lässt sich bis 2040 genießen.
Robert Parker (100)
An opulent Petrus very much in the stylistic family of the 1990, this 100% Merlot has a dense plum/purple color and a sweet nose of mulberries, black cherries, some subtle toast and licorice as well as a floral element. A wine of great intensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and full-bodied, stunning concentration, the 2009 Petrus is everything one would expect of it. Given the sweetness of its tannin, much like the 1990, I suspect this wine will always be “open for business,” appealing even in its youth.
Winespectator (99)
This offers a beautiful balance between its two sides: dark fig, roasted plum and toast flavors versus racy raspberry, cassis and perfumy black tea notes. Silky overall, but with terrific latent grip and a mouthwatering minerality that drives through the finish, pulling out extra fruit paste and charred spice hints. Very, very impressive range.
Rene Gabriel (20)
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.
BOW (10)
An opulent Petrus very much in the stylistic family of the 1990, this 100% Merlot has a dense plum/purple color and a sweet nose of mulberries, black cherries, some subtle toast and licorice as well as a floral element. A wine of great intensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and full-bodied, stunning concentration, the 2009 Petrus is everything one would expect of it. Given the sweetness of its tannin, much like the 1990, I suspect this wine will always be “open for business,” appealing even in its youth.
