Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Petrus |
Vintage | 1999 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Pomerol |
Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2030 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Bin stained, damaged, from a very humid cellar |
Condition | Capsule slightly dagamed |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
This wine is turning out much in the style of such wonderful Petrus vintages as 1967 and 1971. Although not as outstanding as either the 1998 or 2000, it displays beautiful intensity and finesse in a more evolved style than one normally expects from this estate. The wine has a dense, nearly opaque ruby/purple color, sweet black cherry, mulberry, truffle-infused fruit, full body, low acidity, admirable purity, and sweet tannin. It should be ready to drink in 5-6 years, and will last for two decades.
A pretty, fruity red with beautiful tobacco, berry and cedar. Medium-bodied, with good soft tannins and a pretty finish.--Pétrus non-blind vertical.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.