Petrus 1972
750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 1972
Petrus 1972 is a dry, light-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pomerol, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £2280.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£2280.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
2 / 5
light
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Pomerol
Origin
Pomerol · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Pomerol
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Merlot · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
Pétrus is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after wines in the world and widely recognized as the ‘crème de la crème’ of the Pomerol region. The Merlot-based wine comes from an 11.4-hectare vineyard located on a plateau, in the far east of the appellation. This is a very rare bottle from the 1972 vintage, which is surprisingly light-bodied and sweet.
Other vintages of Petrus we list
1952£3250.001960£3900.001969£2550.001974£1990.001976£2000.001977£2800.001978£2350.001979£2000.001982£4825.001983£2750.001984£2750.001987£2300.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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