1 dozen bottles per lot
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PETRUS
Pétrus, one of the world's rarest and most expensive wines was not so well known until the 1960s like many other Right Bank wines. Pétrus is now under the direction of Christian Moueix and oenologist, Jean-Claude Berrouet.
This magical 11.4 hectare vineyard is located on a plateau on the highest part of Pomerol in the far east of the appellation. The topsoil and the subsoil at Pétrus are almost all clay (in neighboring properties the soil is a mixture of gravel-sand or clay-sand) and merlot flourishes in this soil. Pétrus' vineyard is planted with 95 Merlot. The vines are unusually old and are only replanted after they reach 70 years of age.
The fruit of these vines is hand-harvested only in the afternoon, when the morning dew has evaporated, so as not to risk even the slightest dilution of quality. The grapes are fermented in cement vats and the wine is aged in 100 new oak barrels for 22-28 months. It is bottled unfiltered.
Pétrus is extraordinarily rich, powerful and concentrated, often with characteristics of chocolates, truffles, Asian spices and ultra-ripe, creamy, black fruits. Pétrus is usually approachable after a decade or so in bottle, but the wines from the very greatest years will continue improving for many more years.
Pétrus has a mythical quality when poured and a magical taste when sipped; of all wines in the world it retains a mystique only broken when the cork is pulled.
Property of a New England Collector
Removed by Christie's staff from a dedicated temperature-controlled home cellar
Further items from this magnificent cellar will be offered at Christie's on March 11, 2006
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1982
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Levels: into neck
In original wooden case
"For long one of the stars of the saleroom, and one can see why...most recently, at Kaplan's '82s dinner, with noisettes of Virginia lamb, by now less deep in colour; bouquet fully evolved and justly deserving about every praise one could heap upon it. Last tasted April 1997 ***** Life everlasting." MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot
Pétrus, one of the world's rarest and most expensive wines was not so well known until the 1960s like many other Right Bank wines. Pétrus is now under the direction of Christian Moueix and oenologist, Jean-Claude Berrouet.
This magical 11.4 hectare vineyard is located on a plateau on the highest part of Pomerol in the far east of the appellation. The topsoil and the subsoil at Pétrus are almost all clay (in neighboring properties the soil is a mixture of gravel-sand or clay-sand) and merlot flourishes in this soil. Pétrus' vineyard is planted with 95 Merlot. The vines are unusually old and are only replanted after they reach 70 years of age.
The fruit of these vines is hand-harvested only in the afternoon, when the morning dew has evaporated, so as not to risk even the slightest dilution of quality. The grapes are fermented in cement vats and the wine is aged in 100 new oak barrels for 22-28 months. It is bottled unfiltered.
Pétrus is extraordinarily rich, powerful and concentrated, often with characteristics of chocolates, truffles, Asian spices and ultra-ripe, creamy, black fruits. Pétrus is usually approachable after a decade or so in bottle, but the wines from the very greatest years will continue improving for many more years.
Pétrus has a mythical quality when poured and a magical taste when sipped; of all wines in the world it retains a mystique only broken when the cork is pulled.
Property of a New England Collector
Removed by Christie's staff from a dedicated temperature-controlled home cellar
Further items from this magnificent cellar will be offered at Christie's on March 11, 2006
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1982
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Levels: into neck
In original wooden case
"For long one of the stars of the saleroom, and one can see why...most recently, at Kaplan's '82s dinner, with noisettes of Virginia lamb, by now less deep in colour; bouquet fully evolved and justly deserving about every praise one could heap upon it. Last tasted April 1997 ***** Life everlasting." MB, Vintage Wine
1 dozen bottles per lot