Petrus 2011 3.0L US Pinot cold fireplace

cold fireplace

here the nose resembles a grand cru Chablis with its oyster shell

According to Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy the warm vintage also resulted in relatively high yields

This flirts with perfection and you know

16% Merlot

Petrus 2011 3.0L US Pinot cold fireplace"A dense ruby purple tinged color and restrained but intriguing aromas of kirsch, raspberry jam, wood spice, and mulberries are found in this full bodied Petrus. An undeniable success in 2011, it is rich, layered and pure with light to moderate tannin, but seems slightly less muscular and tannic compared to its stablemate, Trotanoy. Forget it for a few years and drink it over the following 25 years. Made from 100% Merlot, it tips the scales at 13. 5%