2017 Petrus
By Chateau Petrus
2017 Petrus by Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The 2017 vintage of Pomerol, Bordeaux has woven a fabric of complexity and elegance into the very essence of the 2017 Petrus from Château Petrus. This esteemed expression conjures a narrative that speaks to the connoisseur's soul, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of this hallowed terroir against the unexpected frosts in spring.
Defiant Beauty in a Challenging Year
Despite an arduous start to the year, with frost decimating swathes of Bordeaux, the prestigious plateau of Pomerol was draped in protection, courtesy of nature’s grace and vigilant human stewardship. It is within this cradle where the 2017 Petrus reveals its defiant poise - a narrative of terroir whispered through the merlot vine. Its performance on the palate unfolds with layers of ripe black cherries and plums interlaced with an enigmatic truffle earthiness that renders this offering profoundly captivating.
Where some vintages radiate youthful exuberance or deliver ample fruit upfront, the 2017 Petrus from Château Petrus thrives on subtlety and restraint. A slower maturation due to cooler late-season temperatures has bequeathed a sleek structure and fine tannins, painting a fresher portrait of Pomerol than its bolder predecessors.
A Vintage Symbolizing Promise for Wine Investment
For investors, the 2017 vintage embodies not just the craftsmanship of Château Petrus but also represents an opportunity within the fine wine market. Sage collectors will recognize the importance of this vintage's potential for graceful aging, arriving at an apex of complexity that only time can bestow.
The very essence of Pomerol’s coveted terroir is encapsulated resplendently in this wine; it is a liquid chronicle that will graciously mature along with one's portfolio. In a climate where seasoned discernment triumphs, the 2017 Petrus stands as both bastion and beacon—a true collector's piece.
In summary, the 2017 vintage from Château Petrus defies uniform characterization; it is at once robust and gentile, decisive yet yielding. No doubt those seeking to acquire not just a stellar wine but also a wise investment will find their aspirations realized upon introduction to their cellar.
Market price (CAD)
$45,810.00
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
1529.44
Scores and tasting notes
Extremely aromatic already with lavender, violets, mulberries and lots of ripe fruit. Very generous in terms of fruit but this remains tight and compacted with long, powerful tannins. They are strong and frame a muscular and racy Petrus, but everything remains in harmony and balance.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Petrus comes galloping out of the glass with bold, expressive notions of Black Forest cake, blueberry preserves and Christmas pudding with nuances of molten chocolate, Chinese five spice, candied violets, licorice and kirsch plus wafts of roses and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied, rich, spicy and fantastically concentrated, the palate has compelling freshness and a solid base of wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins, finishing very long and opulent. The aromatics at this youthful stage are atypical for Petrus and quite stunning—this 2017 is a bombshell! Furthermore, it is a unique style for this estate and one avid collectors should seek out!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 16 March 2020
The 2017 Petrus is simply stunning. A rich, deep and voluptuous wine endowed with rapturous beauty. Vivid and wonderfully alive, with ripe, polished tannins, the 2017 is simply impeccable. Jean-Claude Berrouet told me he had never seen a harvest at Petrus stretch out over a three full weeks. Olivier Berrouet added that the berries were quite small. He opted for longer skin contact than normal, about 30 days, with pumpovers of one volume of wine per day at the beginning of fermentation. Even in the early going, Petrus is shaping up to be truly magnificent.
Antonio Galloni - Antonio Galloni - vinous.com - May '18
The 2017 Pétrus was tasted on two occasions just over one week apart, the second on 9 April being significantly different to the first. My note comes from the second and as usual I afforded the sample 10 minutes to open. It has an expressive bouquet that is slightly confit in style with red cherry, blackberry, black truffle and light iris scents, all detailed and focused. The bouquet needs less encouragement to open than the previous two vintages. The palate is extremely well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and vivacious from the very start. At its core lies a mixture of red and black fruit laced with black truffle and cracked black pepper, a discrete spiciness towards the velvety finish and then modest salinity lingering on the aftertaste. It is the second reading that attested to the “serious” side of this Pétrus and its cerebral side. I found more grip and linearity, clearly more complexity and less fatness towards the finish and I anticipate that these facets will become more accentuated as it develops in barrel. Whilst not the greatest Pétrus that I have tasted out of barrel, Olivier Berrouet has fashioned an almost mercurial and beguiling Pomerol.
Neal Martin - Neal Martin - vinous.com - May '18
The 2017 Petrus is deep garnet-purple in color and opens with incredible notes of preserved plums, baked blueberries and cherry compote with nuances of hoisin, violets, lilacs, licorice and exotic spices—a very open-knit, flamboyant and atypical Petrus barrel sample! The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich, plush and decadent with a firm frame and layers upon layers of perfume and spices on the very long finish.
Wine Advocate - Lisa Perrotti-Brown - robertparker.com