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2010 Petrus

By Chateau Petrus

2010 Petrus from Château Petrus, Pomerol, Bordeaux

In the realm of fine wine investment, there are few names that resonate like Petrus. The 2010 Petrus from Château Petrus stands tall among its storied lineage—a testament to an exceptional vintage in the legendary appellation of Pomerol, Bordeaux. This extraordinary year gifted investors and connoisseurs with a wine whose complexity and depth mirror the ambition and precision inherent to this noble estate.

 

A Vintage That Commands Attention

Delving into the 2010 vintage, we find a symphony of elements at play: A near-ideal growing season, marked by measured warmth and timely rainfalls, culminating in an unhurried harvest that assured optimal ripeness. The resulting wine from Château Petrus articulates its terroir with eloquent confidence. Swirling in the glass, it presents an opulent bouquet of black cherries interlaced with truffle nuances—an aristocratic prelude to the sensorial feast that follows.

On the palate, the 2010 Petrus expresses a tapestry of dark fruits, layered with hints of violet and an undercurrent of Prussian accents conjured from mineral-rich soils. Its tannins—firm yet refined—promise a longevity which anchors its place as a venerated treasure within any investment portfolio or cellar collection.

 

A Wine Worthy of Patience and Reverence

As it breathes and evolves in the glass, one cannot help but acknowledge the ardent handiwork involved in shaping such an artwork—the 2010 vintage from Château Petrus does not merely whisper but declares its pedigree with authority. The profound balance achieved between power and elegance allows this Pomerol icon to leave a lasting impression on the palate.

For those poised to enhance their wine investment holdings, securing allocations of 2010 Petrus represents more than an acquisition—it is an embrace of viticultural excellence destined for grateful maturity. As time weaves its magic into this already remarkable vintage, expect the complexity and allure to deepen—a narrative imbued in each bottle from Château Petrus.

Current market price

$68,680.00

12x75cl

Highest score

100

POP score

2063.5

Scores and tasting notes

100

This a Petrus with extraordinary balance and depth. It shows such elegance in the nose with complexity of black olives, dark fruits, and flowers. The palate is full and ultra-velvety yet there is a cashmere quality to the texture. It takes your breath away. There's almost a Burgundian quality in the mouthfeel meaning it takes you deep into the soil and captivates your attention. Greatest modern vintage of Petrus ever? Try after 2018.

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, November 14th 2013

100

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Petrus opens a little broody, with gentle crushed rocks, cast iron pan and fragrant earth notions giving way to a core plum preserves, baked blueberries, licorice and Black Forest cake plus wafts of pencil shavings, garrigue and violets. Full-bodied, the palate is beautifully poised with a firm line of exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic freshness bolstering the generous fruit, finishing very long and very, very classy. Collectors fortunate enough to have a few bottles of this vintage are advised to be patient and allow it a further 7-10 years to loosen-up and emerge gloriously from this rock-solid structure.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 5 March 2020

100

The harvest at Petrus took place between September 27 and October 12, and the 2010 finished at 14.1% natural alcohol, which is slightly lower than the 2009's 14.5%. The 2010 reminds me somewhat of the pre-1975 vintages of Petrus, a monster-in-the-making, with loads of mulberry, coffee, licorice and black cherry notes with an overlay of enormous amounts of glycerin and depth. Stunningly rich, full-bodied and more tannic and classic than the 2009, this is an awesome Petrus, but probably needs to be forgotten for 8-10 years. It should last at least another 50 or more. Someone told me recently that Petrus had a second wine, so I asked Olivier Berrouet, their young, talented administrator, whether that was true, and he flatly denied it, so if any Asian wine buyers are running across second wines of Petrus in Hong Kong or on mainland China, be warned – they are not genuine. Proprietor Jean Moueix, who I believe is in his late twenties, has taken over for his father, Jean-Francois, who has largely retired, and the younger Moueix has really pushed quality even higher at this renowned estate. Anyone visiting Pomerol would have undoubtedly noticed the renovations at Petrus, as it was once one of the most modest and humble buildings in the appellation. Moreover, I suspect that multi-millionaire/billionaire collectors will have about 50 years to debate over which vintage of Petrus turns out better, the 2009 or 2010. In a perfect world, most people would love to have a few bottles of each, or at least the opportunity to taste them once in a while, as they have become more of a myth than something real, but these wines do, in fact, exist!

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #205 Feb 2013

98+

The Petrus 2010 is initially reticent on the nose – a serious Pomerol from the off. The first noticeable thing is that this is not a powerful bouquet like the 2009, much more linear and delineated with real minerality (which actually reminds me of L’Eglise-Clinet.) The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins. There is real intensity here, a Petrus with a sense of purpose: blackberry, touches of graphite borrowed from Pauillac, a little spice. It offers a silky smooth texture but remains linear right to the finish with subtle notes of bilberry, blackberry and crushed stone. Masculine and a little aloof, especially compared with the 2009, but utterly compelling, this Petrus will need at least 8-10 years in bottle. Tasted November 2012.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Mar 2013

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