PETRUS 1971 |

Petrus 1971 PomerolLot 6597: u. 3bn, 3vts, labels slightly damp stained, 2 very slightly damaged along bottom edge, capsules worn by case dividers, 1 slightly damaged, 2 capsules slightly corroded on top, Lot 6598: u. 1bn, 2vts, 3ts, labels slightly peeling, 1 label slightly damp stained, 1 label creased and slightly marked, bottom of labels slightly rubbed by case dividers, 5 capsules damaged at base, 1 capsule corroded on top, owc lid slightly damagedOn our wedding anniversary in 2012, a bouquet of all the great Clarets rolled into one. Total nostalgia. Nose of great black cherries bounding out of the glass. Dark chocolate, leather, liquorice, orange peel and aromatics. Utterly hedonistic. Creamy texture, prunes, black olives and coffee beans. Petrus is Bordeaux's most individual wine and this is one of the greatest vintages they have ever made. I would never get tired of this wine - try me! And on Valentine's Day 2013, my husband produced it again. Sumptuous, voluptuous, sweet and ripe. Then add plums and cloves to the mix - one of the greatest wines ever made. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 95 6597:6 mags (owc) 6598:6 mags (owc)Estimates are per lot