1 magnum per lot
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Château Pétrus--Vintage 1989
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Lot 138 and 139 in six-bottle original wooden cases
Lot 137 bin soiled and nicked label
Parcel lots: 138-139
"By cutting off nearly half the crop in July and August, by deciding to pick early (September 5 and 6, and the balance on September 14), and by eliminating anything less than perfect from the final blend, Christian Moueix authoritatively demonstrated that Pétrus would spare no expense to produce a profound wine in 1989. A compelling wine, it
resembles the 1982 in many aspects, but is more concentrated. Moueix
thinks it is the finest Pétrus since the 1947 (I say the 1990 is).
Black/purple, with the intense, dramatic bouquet of super-concentrated blackcurrants and plums, this wine makes an unforgettable palate impression. It possesses extraordinary extraction of fruit, a dense, huge, massive texture, and a fabulous fruit-scented nose that is gently touched by aromas of new oak, mocha, and spice. Almost thick, this wine is also extremely tannic. My guess is that despite its high alcohol and low acidity, it will need at least 10 years after bottling to fully reveal its considerable potential. If you have not realized it by now, Pétrus is making a wine to drink later and last longer than any of the first growths in Médoc." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue 95
1 magnum per lot
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Lot 138 and 139 in six-bottle original wooden cases
Lot 137 bin soiled and nicked label
Parcel lots: 138-139
"By cutting off nearly half the crop in July and August, by deciding to pick early (September 5 and 6, and the balance on September 14), and by eliminating anything less than perfect from the final blend, Christian Moueix authoritatively demonstrated that Pétrus would spare no expense to produce a profound wine in 1989. A compelling wine, it
resembles the 1982 in many aspects, but is more concentrated. Moueix
thinks it is the finest Pétrus since the 1947 (I say the 1990 is).
Black/purple, with the intense, dramatic bouquet of super-concentrated blackcurrants and plums, this wine makes an unforgettable palate impression. It possesses extraordinary extraction of fruit, a dense, huge, massive texture, and a fabulous fruit-scented nose that is gently touched by aromas of new oak, mocha, and spice. Almost thick, this wine is also extremely tannic. My guess is that despite its high alcohol and low acidity, it will need at least 10 years after bottling to fully reveal its considerable potential. If you have not realized it by now, Pétrus is making a wine to drink later and last longer than any of the first growths in Médoc." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Issue 95
1 magnum per lot