2009 Petrus
By Chateau Petrus
2009 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux
In the realm of fine wine investment, enthusiasts who comprehend the gravity of vintages will appreciate the symphonic excellence of the 2009 Petrus from Château Petrus. The Pomerol region, known for producing some of Bordeaux's most sumptuous and opulent wines, outdid itself in this laudable year.
A Vintage Endowed by the Sun
The 2009 growing season in Pomerol was a viticulturist's dream. Picture perfect climatic conditions with an ideal balance of sunshine and just enough rain bestowed upon the Merlot grapes an opportunity to reach optimal ripeness. The terroir, a crucial factor in any Petrus, added its signature blue clay into this complex interaction, ensuring that each grape carried the region's heart in its skin.
Upon decanting, the 2009 Petrus from Château Petrus unleashes a tapestry woven from the darkest berries and plush plums which dance with truffles and hints of violet. A youthful vigor is met with a mellowed structure resulting from bottle age, creating a paradox on the palate both alluring and bewildering in its sophistication.
The Quintessence of Investment-Worthy Bordeaux
In terms of longevity, this vintage is but an infant in Château Petrus's legendary timeline. It grips with tannins that have embraced refinement over austerity, judiciously predicting decades of evolution ahead. Let's not forget that behind every great wine is an alchemist - and for Château Petrus, the winemaking team proved they could translate the sun's generosity into liquid treasure.
The finesse evident in the 2009 Petrus from Château Petrus suggests it not only endures as one of Pomerol's stars but also stands as a solid stone in any astute collector's portfolio. It is touching upon its peak now yet promises further unveilings of complexity with time; thus it embodies that rare combination where pleasure meets prudence—an investment worth savoring and securing.
With its intoxicating bouquet, harmonious palate, and regal provenance, it exemplifies synergy between nature's bounty and human craftsmanship—a synergy that pricks up ears in auction houses and ignites fervor among savvy investors. This wine, my friends, is a testament to what makes Bordeaux's right bank a vinous zenith.
Market price (GBP)
£38,830.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
1941.5
Scores and tasting notes
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Petrus gives up glorious scents of preserved plums, redcurrant jelly, dried rose petals, blackberry compote and mulberries with touches of licorice, Chinese five spice and fragrant earth. Full, rich, plushly textured and oh-so-decadent, it reveals layer upon layer of spice box, black fruit and ferrous notions, finishing long and fragrant.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 14 March 2019
An opulent Petrus very much in the stylistic family of the 1990, this 100% Merlot has a dense plum/purple color and a sweet nose of mulberries, black cherries, some subtle toast and licorice as well as a floral element. A wine of great intensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and full-bodied, stunning concentration, the 2009 Petrus is everything one would expect of it. Given the sweetness of its tannin, much like the 1990, I suspect this wine will always be “open for business,” appealing even in its youth. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2050+. This is one of the larger productions of Petrus over recent years, with nearly 3,000 cases of this vintage turned out by proprietor Jean Moueix.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #199 Feb 2012
Amazing aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate and hazelnut. Full body, with super velvety tannins, yet reserved and all in check. Fresh acidity and an orangy, lemon and chanterelle mushroom aftertaste. Then turns to black olives. Minerals and blueberries. Incredible. Still think 2010 is slightly better. Try in 2020.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, February 14th 2012
Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. The Petrus 2009 has a wonderful graphite tinged bouquet with blackberry, truffle and pencil lead. Utterly composed. The palate is medium-bodied with wonderful purity, filigree tannins, a mineral core and a finish where everything is precise and perfectly place. This is a wine of immense breeding, multi-dimensional and yet once its identity was revealed, you just know its going to get better and better with each passing year. Outstanding, but every bottle should come with a free cellar, padlock and key. Tasted January 2013.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2013