Chateau Petrus 1979

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Chateau Petrus
Vintage	1979
Country	France
Main region	Bordeaux
Region	Pomerol
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin stained
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Damaged
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Top shoulder
Label	Very damaged
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (86)

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.

Winespectator (90)

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 (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.