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Petrus 2012

750 ml Merlot Bordeaux, France 2012

Petrus 2012 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot (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, steak.

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£4037.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot 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
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Pomerol
Origin
Pomerol · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Pomerol
Grapes
Merlot
lexicon
ABV
14%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Occasions
dinner party · steak 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
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Pétrus 2012 is an esteemed offering from the famed Pomerol estate, primarily crafted from Merlot. The wine showcases a dark, saturated hue and presents a complex bouquet of blackcurrants, truffles and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, it reveals a structured mouthfeel, accompanied by a marked acidity that balances the fruit. This vintage emerged from a year affected by a reduced crop yield, ensuring a concentrated expression of terroir. Pétrus has been producing wine since the 18th century, establishing a legacy that renders it among the premier names in the world of fine wines. This vintage is expected to reach optimal drinking maturity within the next decade.

Other vintages of Petrus we list
1960£4435.001972£2593.001976£3127.001978£2672.001983£3127.001988£3980.001992£3411.0019942004£3605.002009£5685.002010£5799.002013
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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