1961 Pétrus

Community Tasting Notes (33) Median Score: 98 points

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  4/29/2024 - rnellans wrote: 94 Points

  Cru Crew Wine dinner hosted by Brad England (Mara restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel in Minneapolis, MN.): Served alongside '61 Latour, Lafite, Mouton and Petrus in a tasting/dinner preceeded by 19 vintages of Ramonet Montrachet. Needless to say, my palate may not be 100% up to par. Dark fruit. Nose seemed muted. Velvety, soft palate. Nice, but not great imo.

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  2/26/2024 - Jeff Leve wrote: 100 Points

  Charcoal, Asian spice, plums, chocolate, barbecue, mesquite, and black raspberries pop effortlessly in the perfume. The palate is velvety, opulent, sensuous and sexy. Full, deep, intense and exotic, there is an unequaled textural feeling here that is otherworldly. Drink from 2024-2037.

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  10/27/2023 - BellevuePhil Likes this wine: 100 Points

  In the realm of connoisseurs, where taste is not just a sensation but an experience, there exists a wine that transcends the boundaries of ordinary indulgence – the 1961 Pétrus. This legendary vintage, a testament to the artistry of the vine and the alchemy of time, found its way into my hands, stirring a symphony of memories and emotions that only a scoundrel, adventurer, and lover of life’s finer things could truly appreciate.
  
  Picture, if you will, the untamed wilderness of Alaska, where the rugged beauty of the landscape meets the infinite expanse of the night sky. In the heart of this wild terrain, my mother, a woman of grace and spirit, would dance around the fires, her hippie laughter mingling with the crackle of burning wood and the smell of Alaskan Thunder*** in the air. She was a lover of red wine, and her most cherished companion in those moments of uninhibited joy was none other than Pétrus of which she had cases upon cases of 61.
  
  A gift from a musician friend who shall remain anonymous.
  
  As I uncorked the bottle, the room was filled with the aroma of history – a heady bouquet of dark fruits, leather, and subtle spices that whispered of the vineyards of Pomerol, where this extraordinary elixir was born. With the first sip, I was transported back to those Alaskan nights, where the Northern Lights painted the sky with hues of emerald and amethyst. The wine, with its velvety texture and complex layers of flavor, was a sensory journey, a symphony that played on my palate. Each nuance was a note, echoing the laughter of my mother, the warmth of the fire, and the sheer exuberance of youth.
  
  In the flickering glow of candlelight, I raised my glass to the memory of my mother – a woman whose love for life was as boundless as the Alaskan wilderness.
  
  The wine danced on my tongue, weaving a tale of sun-soaked vineyards and the hands that had nurtured the grapes, transforming them into a masterpiece that stood the test of time. In each drop, there was a story – a story of passion, of craftsmanship, and of the unyielding pursuit of perfection. It was a story that resonated with the adventurer in me, a tale of exploration and discovery, of uncharted territories and hidden treasures.
  
  As the night wore on, I found myself in a state of quiet reverence, my glass raised in a silent toast to the memory of my mother. The 1961 Pétrus had taken me on a voyage through time and space, allowing me to relive those precious moments of my youth, when the world was a canvas waiting to be painted with the vibrant hues of experience.
  
  Note to self: She’s ready now, but needs an hour.

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  7/2/2023 - gayocamuzet69 Likes this wine: 100 Points

  The apex predator of Bordeaux. And for good reason.
  
  Tasted out of the bottle for posterity. Not flawed.
  
  Poured into the glass after 90 minutes. Huge and round. Super ripe tannins; could have been 80s
  
  3 hours in, you see why this is the king. Rich chocolate, spices, perfectly balanced, perfectly elegant.
  
  A unicorn of unicorns. 100 / 100

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  9/29/2021 - tinybubbles Likes this wine: 98 Points

  Dense palate loaded with dark fruit and earth tones. Quite a young bottle, many many decades to go. 98+

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