Pétrus Pétrus 2011
A monumental red for charisma, finesse, and stylistic rigor. The aromatic profile alternates crisp dark fruits with mineral notes, truffle, and highly refined dark spices. On the palate, it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the power of the Pomerol terroir and the verticality of the taste. A demonstration of style that represents the absolute pinnacle of global winemaking.
Pétrus Pétrus 2011
The Pétrus 2011 is a monumental work, a triumph of precision in a vintage that rewarded terroirs capable of managing water stress and slow ripening. If 2010 was the year of brute force, 2011 in Pomerol is the year of precise definition and aromatic elegance. Under the guidance of Olivier Berrouet, Pétrus has extracted material of moving nobility. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of black cherry, mulberries, and violet petals blend with deep hints of black truffle, cocoa powder, sweet tobacco, and a mineral streak recalling graphite and iron. On the palate, it is aristocratic and sumptuous; the entry is silky yet possesses a vibrant acidic backbone, with noble, tightly-knit tannins that extend towards a savory, endless finish characterized by aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Pétrus
· Origin: Francia - Bordeaux
· Blend: Merlot
· Denomination: Pomerol AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2011
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Grand Cru Glass
· Decanting: 120 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 20-50 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled red meat, Pasta with meat sauce
Pétrus Pétrus 2011
The Pétrus 2011 is a monumental work, a triumph of precision in a vintage that rewarded terroirs capable of managing water stress and slow ripening. If 2010 was the year of brute force, 2011 in Pomerol is the year of precise definition and aromatic elegance. Under the guidance of Olivier Berrouet, Pétrus has extracted material of moving nobility. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of black cherry, mulberries, and violet petals blend with deep hints of black truffle, cocoa powder, sweet tobacco, and a mineral streak recalling graphite and iron. On the palate, it is aristocratic and sumptuous; the entry is silky yet possesses a vibrant acidic backbone, with noble, tightly-knit tannins that extend towards a savory, endless finish characterized by aristocratic balsamic freshness.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Pétrus
· Origin: Francia - Bordeaux
· Blend: Merlot
· Denomination: Pomerol AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2011
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 18-20°C
· Glass: Grand Cru Glass
· Decanting: 120 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 20-50 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Grilled red meat, Pasta with meat sauce
