Pétrus

Class: unclassified

Appelation: Pomerol

Pétrus is a red bordeaux wine of the pomerol appellation made almost entirely from the merlot grape.  Although the wines of Pomerol have never been classified, Pétrus is now one of the most highly rated and expensive wines in the world, alongside the First Growths.

The presence of iron deposits in the clay of the Pétrus vineyard promotes a special form of water management in which merlot vines not only flourish, but produce berries that yield exceptionally lush and voluptuous wines of great depth and longevity.

Pétrus has long been described as a wine of incredible power, depth and richness, yet possessing an exquisite balance that facilitates its remarkable longevity. It is equally famous for its silky texture. Winemaking at Pétrus is old-fashioned and quite basic. Fermented in cement vats, the wine is aged in 100 percent new oak barrels for 22 to 28 months. Prior to bottling, the wine is clarified with five fresh egg whites per barrel. The wine is not filtered for fear of stripping away some of its remarkable richness.