Petrus Magnum 1978
1500 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 1978
Petrus Magnum 1978 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 £4500.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Hedonism Wines
In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£4500.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
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
Rich, smooth 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
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
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Other vintages of Petrus Magnum we list
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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