Chateau Petrus 1971

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Petrus
Vintage	1971
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Pomerol
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Very top shoulder - base of neck
Label	Very Good
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	High Shoulder
Label	Slightly bin stained
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Top shoulder
Label	Perfect
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (95)

This wine has been seemingly fully mature since the mid- to late seventies. It is a seductive, opulent vintage for Petrus. The color now is a dark garnet with considerable amber at the rim. The incredible nose of Christmas fruitcake intermixed with mocha, jammy kirsch, and black currants is followed by a silky textured, full-bodied, very opulent wine that is still totally intact. The tannins have totally dissipated, and the wine is an unctuous, seductive Petrus that is certainly one of the vintages that is most delicious and compelling. A sensational wine and probably the wine of the vintage.

Winespectator (94)

This wine is as comfortable as your favorite pair of slippers. Extremely caressing, with wonderfully enticing aromas and flavors of tobacco and violets and a rich, round palate.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.