2015 Petrus
By Chateau Petrus
2015 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
In the extraordinary tapestry of Bordeaux's fine wine realm, the 2015 Petrus from Château Petrus emerges as a resplendent thread woven with meticulous care and profound expertise. The vintage itself was honored by providence—adequate winter rains, a consistently warm summer without scorching heat spikes, and an impeccable Indian summer during harvest paved the path for truly exemplary fruits from Pomerol.
The Quintessence of 2015 Vintage
A jewel in the crown of Bordeaux vintages, 2015 Petrus finds itself in conversation with collectors and connoisseurs anticipating a seamless blend of potency and elegance. From its arresting bouquet which unfurls layers of ripe black cherries and whispering truffle to a palate characterized by an opulent texture that reconciles strength with finesse, this wine is a masterclass in balance. The tannins—are they not the softest murmur against the symphony of dark fruit and supple earthiness? Terroir speaks here with articulate precision; clay-rich soils endow the wine with an iron fist in a velvet glove—a complexity mirrored in its investment potential.
Legacy Encapsulated
For those poised to enrich their collections, 2015 Petrus from Château Petrus is more than a rare gem—it is legacy encapsulated. Its potential longevity whispers promises of marquee status among investors, offering both solace and excitement to the palates of future generations. This is not mere wine; it is an anthology of the best that Pomerol's clay can proffer, a narrative in each sip that will continue to unfold over the decades.
Guided by the virtuosic hands at Château Petrus, this Merlot-driven ensemble with a touch of Cabernet Franc orchestrates an indulgence that serenades both the academic and sensorial aspects of wine appreciation. Discerning investors will recognize not just a wise addition to their portfolio but also an embodiment of Bordeaux’s magnificent propensity to charm and captivate—the essence of 2015 rendered immortal through viniculture artistry.
To encounter 2015 Petrus is to understand a storied year's gift—a culmination of climate, craftsmanship and sheer claret brilliance from Château Petrus. As this vintage continues its graceful maturation, one can appreciate not only its current allure but also contemplate its evolving complexity with each passing year—an investment in time reflective of the magnificence within each bottle.
Market price (HKD)
HK$381,780.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
1997
Scores and tasting notes
A wine that makes me dream and touches my soul. Such amazing purity and density yet the tannins and acidity are in perfect balance. The freshness and quality tannins is second to none. It’s a redefinition of some of the great Petrus such as 1971 and 1961 that didn’t have the precision or clarity of today.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com
When I asked winemaker Olivier Berrouet about his greatest challenges in 2015, he replied, “Our biggest challenge is to avoid all the temptations you can have in the vineyard and in the cellar. You can go too far. With our job, if you go too far, you can’t go back. Little steps are best.” His comments eloquently explain the immense pressure of handling a seemingly pressure-less vintage like 2015 in Pomerol. But, with the devil in all the many details that are involved in the pursuit of wine perfection, if anyone has that devil by the horns, it is this incredibly talented young winemaker. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Petrus (bottled in mid-July 2017) opens in its own time to reveal crushed black cherries, warm plums, mulberries and cedar chest suggestions with touches of anise, lavender, beef drippings and wild thyme plus a waft of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with generous, exuberant, wonderfully layered red, black and perfumed blue fruits contrasted beautifully by very ripe, very fine-grained and very firm tannins plus an ethereal line of seamless acid, finishing long and minerally. Olivier Berrouet and his team have knocked it out of the park in 2015. Look for this Pétrus to build and unfold over the next 20 years and confidently cellar this legend for 40+ years.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 21 February 2018
A stunning wine from the ever-youthful Olivier Berrouet and his team, which may well get 100 points from me on release in bottle. Who needs Cabernet Franc for added freshness in 2015 when you have a terroir and winemaking as good as this? Pure, subtle and refined, this has more tannin and backbone than you think. It’s just that the fruit is so seductive you don’t notice it. A wine that justifies some of the hype about the vintage. Drink: 2025-40
Tim Atkin - timatkin.com
The 2015 Petrus is, of course, 100% Merlot picked between September 15-29 , although the secateurs were only used on six of those days with a majority coming toward the end of that period. Olivier Berrouet told me that it will be matured in 50% new oak. It has an extremely precise, controlled bouquet with crystalline red and black fruit. This is not a powerful or intense bouquet, but beguilingly pretty. It is crystalline and I detected more mineralité than in recent vintages, perhaps because there is less puppy fat. The palate is beautifully balanced, completely harmonious, underpinned by filigree tannin that assert a sense of focus and linearity until two-thirds of the way along, whereupon it fans out while maintaining breathtaking clarity. Touches of cracked black pepper and spice lend this Petrus personality and intrigue. Having tasted most legendary Petrus since the 1940s, and tasted here from barrel since 2002, I can only apologize for being so predictable by claiming that this may well nestle among the likes of the Petrus 1950, 1964, 1989 and 1998.
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com, #224, April 2016
Picked 15-29 September. Long period for such a small property! pH 3.7. Not the deepest crimson of the lot. Exotic, super-charming nose. And lovely freshness on the palate. Almost Cabernet Franc-like (very ripe Cabernet Franc)! Hint of decongestant medicine! Something sweet and peppery. Not too big, but super-opulent. Great charm and intensity on the palate. Quite difficult to see the tannins; they emerge only at the end. You shouldn't need to wait too long for this. Wonderful persistence. The most beautiful ink you will ever encounter. Lots of energy.
Jancis Robinson - jancisrobinson.com