PETRUS [POMEROL] 1978 750ML
Product price
$2,799.99
Description
90 Points! Vinous. Looks mature, with hints of garnet on the rim, but the aromas of tobacco, truffles and earth are decadent. Full-bodied, with rich, opulent flavors and a lovely ripe finish. Like an autumn day.
Product Details
| Category | High End Fine Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Right Bank |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Producer | Petrus |
| Vintage | 1978 |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Blend Composition | Merlot |
| Classification | First Growth |
| Container | Bottle |
| Rater | Vinous |
| Rating | 90 Points |
| Wine Style | Red |
Expert Reviews
The 1978 Petrus is slightly better than the previous one tasted. It shows moderate bricking on the rim, but healthy and quite deep at its core. It has a conservative, floral nose as usual with plenty of sous-bois. There is a bit of mulch in here, but also a sense of simple joy. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely balance, this example showing a tad more flesh than expected with a pinch of black and bell pepper towards the finish. As I remarked before, there is no need to continue cellaring the 1978 as it will not improve further and yet undeniably it is commendable for the vintage. Old school Petrus. (NM)