98-
99
James Suckling: "Beautiful length and depth here for the vintage, with blackberry, raspberry and blueberry character. Cloves and sandalwood, too. Full and layered. Ripe and ample, yet balanced and fresh. Crunchy and very bright."
18,5+
Weinwisser: "99 % Merlot, 1 % Cabernet Franc: Fermentation im Zement, 50 % Neuholz. Lese: 30. September bis 09. Oktober. Entsprechend, wie die hellere Farbe es andeutet, zeigt sich dieser Petrus mit eher rotbeeriger Frucht, Preiselbeeren und roten Johannisbeeren, dazu eine herrliche Lakritznote. Dahinter auch feine florale Anklänge mit Lilien und Veilchen. Im Mund erstaunlich schlank und energiegeladen mit saftig-feinwürziger Rotbeerenfrucht, ganz auf Frische und Fokus gemacht, ohne den hier schon in der Jugend so verführerischen Schmelz beziehungsweise die erotische Fleischigkeit zu zeigen. Bin gespannt, ob er diese mit Flaschenreife entwickelt. Ein leiser, manchem vielleicht zu schlanker Petrus mit seidigen Tanninen, delikater Rasse und finessenreichem, pikantem Finale."
96-
98
Wine Enthusiast: "96–98. Barrel Sample. This very aromatic floral wine has already a great sense of presence. The generous, never hard, tannins are cushioned gracefully in the velvet texture. It is very complete—ripe tannins and beautiful juicy fruits bring lightness to the wine as well as freshness at the end."
96
Decanter: "A luminous, compelling and memorable Petrus, one of the absolute standouts in 2021. Expressions of dark crimson berries, damson, plums, raspberries, redcurrant fruit, blackcurrant, touches of blood orange zest, cherry perfume and pink flowers on the nose - I could go on..! The aromatic intensity is exceptional and just so beguiling. This has such a seamless continuation of flavours and aromas from start to finish - a consistency, all flowing gracefully - neat, clear and pure. You're not going to find the most rich, dense or exuberant of wines here, that's obvious given the vintage conditions, but this is such an excellent wine from Olivier Berrouet working with the vintage. There is a taffeta quality to the fine and layered tannins that coat the mouth and give an aerial sensation. Juicy and succulent, the acidity comprises part of the structure and carries the expression of the red berry and stone fruit and salty minerality that appears on the finish. Structured with backbone, this is confident in its intensity and momentum but still so refined and finessed. Sublime in its delicacy and grace giving a gentle energy."
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97
The Wine Cellar Insider: "Quite floral in nature, initially you dig into the lilacs, violets, truffles, chocolate, plums, cherries, mint leaf, spice, strawberry and black raspberries on the complex nose. This is an elegant, refined Petrus focused on its purity, balance, length and energy, instead of concentration. Reserved, the wine builds slowly on the mid-palate, starting off discreetly, finishing with its red fruits and a touch of salinity in the endnote. Its length sneaks up on you. The success of the vintage is due in large part to waiting for the right moment to pick, which in 2021, with their deep, blue clay, made it necessary to harvest from September 30 - October 9. 13.3% ABV, pH 3.55. Yields are 33 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2027-2055."
