PETRUS 1961
PETRUS 1961
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1961

PETRUS 1961

Wine 1961 Bordeaux Pomerol

Renowned worldwide for its unrivaled taste, the Petrus 1961 is a Pomerol appellation wine (AOC). Both rich and velvety, it displays delicious aromas of blackcurrant and cherries and becomes more and more fleshy over time. So in short, here is why you should fall for this anthology vintage at SoDivin.

The Petrus 1961: an anthology vintage.

The Petrus 1961 is one of the exceptional wines. World-renowned, it is the most popular of the Pomerol appellation. It must be said that it comes from a prestigious vineyard that has seduced the greatest names in this world. Present at the wedding of Elizabeth II, this red Bordeaux wine also brings joy to the Kennedy family who never cease to praise its taste for excellence throughout the world.

A wine for laying down by nature, it displays aromas of cherries, blackcurrants, violets, liquorice and truffles. In terms of its color, it is rich, round and velvety. Incredibly harmonious and persistent, the Petrus 1961 is an anthology vintage to be enjoyed for very special occasions.

Château Petrus

Located on a plateau in the eastern part of Pomerol, Château Petrus was bought in 1969 by Jean-Pierre Moueix. On 11.4 ha, the vines benefit from a very special soil since it is composed of black and blue clay which gives it this special taste. Composed of 100% Merlot, the estate uses a sustainable cultivation method and produces an exceptional vintage each year. For the year of Petrus 1961, you choose an amber and garnet colored wine with extremely full-bodied flavors and a creamy texture. It will pair wonderfully with tender, red meats like beef with carrots or wood pigeon.

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Michael Broadbent November - 1994
Michael Broadbent
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Franck Dubourdieu
Franck Dubourdieu
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Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate November -
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
(2-1996) An estate only needs to produce a handful of wines such as the 1961 Petrus to garner an international following. Not surprisingly, the 1961 Petrus was pure perfection. This fully mature wine possesses a port-like richness (reminiscent of the 1947 Petrus and 1947 Cheval Blanc). The color revealed considerable amber and garnet, but the wine is crammed with viscous, thick, over-ripe black-cherry, mocha-tinged fruit flavors. Extremely full-bodied, with huge amounts of glycerin and alcohol, this unctuously-textured, thick wine makes for an awesome mouthful. Imagine a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup laced with layers of coffee and cherry, and encased in a shell of Valrhona chocolate!
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Vintage Wine  1961
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pomerol
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Petrus
Petrus
Petrus

Petrus is one of the most iconic and most sought-after wines of the Pomerol appellation, occupying a unique place in the Bordeaux wine landscape. Unlike the grands crus classés of the Médoc, Pomerol has no official classification, yet Pétrus has established itself over time as the absolute reference of the appellation, recognised for the singularity of its terroir and the exceptional consistency of its wines.

The Petrus vineyard rests on a unique plateau of ferruginous clay soils, dominated by a high proportion of blue clay, rare in Bordeaux. This terroir gives the wines a dense structure, remarkable depth and an immediately recognisable identity. The grape variety used is almost exclusively Merlot, a variety that finds here an expression of rare intensity.

The international renown of Petrus was built during the 20th century, notably under the influence of key figures who shaped its style and reputation. The wines of Pétrus are distinguished by their richness, their silky texture and their exceptional ageing potential. Among the iconic vintages: 1961 wine, 1982 vintage, the mythical 1989, Petrus 1990, 2000, Petrus 2016, 2017 wine, regularly cited among the greatest wines of Bordeaux.

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