[Chateau Petrus 1990]
James Suckling rating: 99/100
Robert Parker rating: 100/100
Chateau Petrus comes from the top estate in Pomerol on the right bank of Bordeaux, France—Chateau Petrus.Chateau Petrus primarily produces Merlot, with only a small amount of Cabernet Franc added in a few years. In recent years, it has been made with 100% Merlot, achieving exceptional quality. Currently, ten vintages have received a perfect score from Robert Parker, and James Suckling even wrote a special article declaring Petrus as his favorite wine. Chateau Petrus 1990 has soft tannins, a texture as smooth as velvet, and carries unique notes of dark fruits, olives, dark chocolate, and a hint of earthiness.Whether still maturing in the barrel or in its aged phase decades later, it is an astonishing wine.
"This is the legendary Chateau Petrus that I previously rated 100 points."To this day, it still possesses aromas of dark fruits, black olives, hot stones, and wet earth, showcasing its excellence.The body of Chateau Petrus 1990 is rich to medium, with soft tannins providing a sense of calm. Chateau Petrus 1990 is always changing in the glass, constantly filled with fruit and earthy notes.It is a wine that exudes passion and is full of vitality."
Grape variety:
100% Merlot
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