Chateau Petrus 1970

4.7 stars - 4 professional reviews

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Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Petrus
Vintage	1970
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Pomerol
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Base of neck
Label	Slightly damaged
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	High Shoulder
Label	Very Good
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Mid to High shoulder
Label	Bin stained, label slightly loose
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Top shoulder
Label	Very Good
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (99)

This dark garnet-colored wine shows considerable amber at the edge. I have always had a tenency to taste this side by side with the 1971, and it has been fascinating how the 1971 was fully mature at a much younger age yet continued to hold onto life without losing any of its seductive fruit and intensity. The 1970 started off life more tannic, backward, massive, but needing considerable time, and it has now hit full stride. It is a profound Petrus, and certainly one of the great Petrus’ of the last half century. The wine has a huge nose of cedar, caramel, vanilla, tobacco, fruitcake, and licorice-infused black cherry jam. It is unctuously textured and very full-bodied, with extraordinary sweetness and glycerin, and a layered, viscous finish. This wine should continue to drink well for at least another 20 years.

Winespectator (92)

Deep garnet, with a brownish rim; hint of oxidation on the nose, but tar and cassis evident also; very rich, round and full, but slightly diffuse compared to Vieux Certan and Conseillante and less concentrated.