Petrus 1983
Petrus 1983 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pomerol, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £2750.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Pin 2006 Le Pin · Bordeaux | £2750.00 | |||
| Pontet Labrie 2018 Chateau Pontet Labrie · Bordeaux | £2680.00 | |||
| Marpaout Magnum 2022 Domaine Forey Pere & Fils · Bordeaux | £3120.00 | |||
| Petrus 1978 Petrus · Bordeaux | £2350.00 |
Pétrus 1983 is a full-bodied, Merlot-based red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Pétrus is undoubtedly one of the most iconic 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 release is from the 1983 vintage that produced a large crop of high-quality wines, largely due to the dry weather throughout September and October. "The 1983 Petrus is a vintage I have only encountered a couple of times. This is unquestionably the best I have experienced, blind no less. The bouquet springs from the glass, autumn bonfire scents intertwined with black truffle and leather, more fruit than I remember on the previous bottle. Perhaps the palate just misses a little cohesion? Foursquare but fresh, this is a simple Petrus predestined to lie in the shadow of the previous vintage. Yet this punches above my expectations." Neal Martin, 2023