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Label borrowed from 1970
Label borrowed from 1972
Label borrowed from 1970
Label borrowed from 1970
Label borrowed from 1972
Label borrowed from 1970
Label borrowed from 1970
Label borrowed from 1970
Label borrowed from 1970
Label borrowed from 1970
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Community Tasting Notes 60
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Jeff Leve wrote: 97 points
February 26, 2024 - Dried flowers, menthol, cherries and smoke are the perfect introduction to the wine. The palate is even better with its polished, velvety, silky textures. This is a gorgeous display of everything that’s special about Petrus. Drink from 2024-2032.
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fcxj wrote: 96 points
November 8, 2023 - Clean cassis notes. Sweet, gamey palate. Exotic, luscious, velvet.
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phildaman Likes this wine: 99 points
October 14, 2023 - This wine has held up incredibly well and could probably age for several more years! Very impressive wine! This was the first time I’ve had Petrus. Purchased it for my parent’s 52nd wedding anniversary (hence the 1971 vintage). Very aromatic with earthy tones on the nose. Not too heavy on the palate; just what I would have expected from a Merlot. Very silky and velvety on the palate. Probably the first wine in a long time I was disappointed once it was gone. Probably could have enjoyed another bottle or twelve!! Paired perfectly with the oven roasted cauliflower and lamb cannelloni.
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Jeff Leve wrote: 97 points
September 1, 2023 - Clearly, the wine of the vintage and probably the Petrus of the decade was almost, decadent with its silky, opulent, velvety nature. The layers of polished, plush plums were surreal, finishing with a bowl of dark chocolate, shaved truffles, and black cherries with a topping of licorice. Drink from 2023-2030.
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ricknat1 wrote: 98 points
February 6, 2023 - Smooth as silk, round and dilicious perfect Petrus
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By Neal Martin
The Most and Least Important of Things: Petrus 1897–2011 (Jul 2020), 7/1/2020 (link)(Petrus Petrus Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Neal Martin
Vinous Table: The Ledbury, London, UK (Aug 2019), 8/1/2019 (link)(Petrus Petrus Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Neal Martin
Sharing Alike: Petrus 1947 - 2015 (Sep 2018), 9/1/2018 (link)(Petrus Petrus Red) Subscribe to see review text.
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
Jul/Aug 2017, Issue #70, The Underrated and Elegant 1971 Bordeaux Vintage(Château Pétrus) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
7/6/2014 (link)(Petrus Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/22/2013 (link)(Petrus Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
1/12/2013 (link)(Petrus Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
The Greatest Petrus Tasting of Them All, 11/14/2012(Petrus) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Sundays, 3/4/2009(Petrus) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Petrus and La Tache, 12/9/2005(Petrus) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Clos Ste. Hune Vertical at Tse Yang, Dinner in Vegas and a 2002 Blind Aussie Recap, 11/7/2005(Petrus) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1971
- Type Red
- Producer Pétrus
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Libournais
- Appellation Pomerol
- UPC Code 1616161616161
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 553 (67%)
- Consumed 271 (33%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 13 votes
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- ProducerPétrus
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationPomerol
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- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationPomerol