Winery PétrusPomerol
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Pomerol of the Winery Pétrus is in the top 20 of wines of France and in the top 5 of wines of Pomerol.
Taste structure of the Pomerol from the Winery Pétrus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pomerol of Winery Pétrus in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pomerol of Winery Pétrus in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of tropical, smoke or apples.
Food and wine pairings with Pomerol
Pairings that work perfectly with Pomerol
Original food and wine pairings with Pomerol
The Pomerol of Winery Pétrus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, lamb stew or spanish omelette (tortilla auténtica).
Details and technical informations about Winery Pétrus's Pomerol.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pomerol from Winery Pétrus are 1989, 1960, 2018, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Pétrus
The Winery Pétrus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Pomerol to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pomerol
Absolute myth of the Bordeaux right bank (Libournais): signature Merlot as king red (~80%) — deep robe and opulent profile with black truffle, candied cherry, plum, chocolate, violet, leather and a mineral touch, signature creamy velvety texture and an endless finish. Fragrant Cabernet Franc as backup. Cradle of Pétrus and Le Pin. AOC (1936), ~800 ha without classification, blue clay and ferruginous crasse de fer plateau, ageing 10-50 years.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Nervous
Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.
