Chateau Petrus 1998 - 1.5 Litre Bottle
Château Pétrus 1998 originates from France, within the Bordeaux region and the prestigious Pomerol appellation. Located on the highest point of the Pomerol plateau, the estate is managed by the Moueix family, who helped elevate the property to global icon status during the 20th century. The winemaking philosophy centers on allowing the unique terroir to speak for itself, relying on meticulous vineyard monitoring and gentle handling to produce a wine that defines the pinnacle of Right Bank elegance.
Wine Description
This red wine displays a dense, dark plum and purple colour with a light brick-red evolution on the rim, possessing an immensely full and seamless body. The sensory profile is incredibly complex and deeply resonant, offering a broad, aromatic nose of black cherry, plum, and dark berries interwoven with notes of black truffle, licorice, caramel, and espresso. On the opulent and velvet-drenched palate, it delivers a super-concentrated stream of sweet black fruits, cocoa, and dried cherries, balanced perfectly by a silver bead of bright acidity. The finish is breathtaking and exceptionally persistent, lasting nearly a minute with a pulsating energy and a structural frame of filigree tannins.
Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot.
Stylistic Notes: The 1998 vintage is celebrated for its masterful control and breathtaking purity, striking an ideal balance between decadent opulence and precision. It was matured for 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels to achieve its legendary structure.
ABV: 13.5%.
Organic Status: While the estate avoids synthetic interventions wherever possible and relies on precision viticulture, this bottle is not certified organic.
Food Pairing
The immense concentration, velvety depth, and mature tertiary elements of this Pomerol make it a perfect companion for grand, protein-rich culinary creations.
Meats: Pairs beautifully with a premium cut of beef fillet with a rich red wine reduction, a grilled rack of lamb, or roasted venison.
Savoury & Rich: Suggested pairings include dishes highlighted by wild mushrooms, black truffles, or dry black olives, which perfectly echo the wine's natural earthy development.
Cheese: Complements mature, hard cow's milk cheeses that bridge the wine's rich walnut and chocolate undertones.
Vintage Quality
The 1998 vintage on the Right Bank of Bordeaux is widely recognized as a legendary, near-perfect year, uniquely favoring the early-ripening Merlot grape. A damp spring was rescued by a radiant, dry, and exceptionally sunny September, allowing the grapes to reach flawless polyphenolic maturity before late autumn rains impacted other parts of the region. Due to meticulous green harvesting, the yields were low, leading to an extremely concentrated and muscular harvest. The winemaker's precision in managing this harvest resulted in what critics regard as the definitive pinnacle of the decade for the estate, showing a spectacular lifespan that is projected to age gracefully into the 2050s.
Château Pétrus 1998 originates from France, within the Bordeaux region and the prestigious Pomerol appellation. Located on the highest point of the Pomerol plateau, the estate is managed by the Moueix family, who helped elevate the property to global icon status during the 20th century. The winemaking philosophy centers on allowing the unique terroir to speak for itself, relying on meticulous vineyard monitoring and gentle handling to produce a wine that defines the pinnacle of Right Bank elegance.
Wine Description
This red wine displays a dense, dark plum and purple colour with a light brick-red evolution on the rim, possessing an immensely full and seamless body. The sensory profile is incredibly complex and deeply resonant, offering a broad, aromatic nose of black cherry, plum, and dark berries interwoven with notes of black truffle, licorice, caramel, and espresso. On the opulent and velvet-drenched palate, it delivers a super-concentrated stream of sweet black fruits, cocoa, and dried cherries, balanced perfectly by a silver bead of bright acidity. The finish is breathtaking and exceptionally persistent, lasting nearly a minute with a pulsating energy and a structural frame of filigree tannins.
Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot.
Stylistic Notes: The 1998 vintage is celebrated for its masterful control and breathtaking purity, striking an ideal balance between decadent opulence and precision. It was matured for 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels to achieve its legendary structure.
ABV: 13.5%.
Organic Status: While the estate avoids synthetic interventions wherever possible and relies on precision viticulture, this bottle is not certified organic.
Food Pairing
The immense concentration, velvety depth, and mature tertiary elements of this Pomerol make it a perfect companion for grand, protein-rich culinary creations.
Meats: Pairs beautifully with a premium cut of beef fillet with a rich red wine reduction, a grilled rack of lamb, or roasted venison.
Savoury & Rich: Suggested pairings include dishes highlighted by wild mushrooms, black truffles, or dry black olives, which perfectly echo the wine's natural earthy development.
Cheese: Complements mature, hard cow's milk cheeses that bridge the wine's rich walnut and chocolate undertones.
Vintage Quality
The 1998 vintage on the Right Bank of Bordeaux is widely recognized as a legendary, near-perfect year, uniquely favoring the early-ripening Merlot grape. A damp spring was rescued by a radiant, dry, and exceptionally sunny September, allowing the grapes to reach flawless polyphenolic maturity before late autumn rains impacted other parts of the region. Due to meticulous green harvesting, the yields were low, leading to an extremely concentrated and muscular harvest. The winemaker's precision in managing this harvest resulted in what critics regard as the definitive pinnacle of the decade for the estate, showing a spectacular lifespan that is projected to age gracefully into the 2050s.
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Château Pétrus 1998 originates from France, within the Bordeaux region and the prestigious Pomerol appellation. Located on the highest point of the Pomerol plateau, the estate is managed by the Moueix family, who helped elevate the property to global icon status during the 20th century. The winemaking philosophy centers on allowing the unique terroir to speak for itself, relying on meticulous vineyard monitoring and gentle handling to produce a wine that defines the pinnacle of Right Bank elegance.
Wine Description
This red wine displays a dense, dark plum and purple colour with a light brick-red evolution on the rim, possessing an immensely full and seamless body. The sensory profile is incredibly complex and deeply resonant, offering a broad, aromatic nose of black cherry, plum, and dark berries interwoven with notes of black truffle, licorice, caramel, and espresso. On the opulent and velvet-drenched palate, it delivers a super-concentrated stream of sweet black fruits, cocoa, and dried cherries, balanced perfectly by a silver bead of bright acidity. The finish is breathtaking and exceptionally persistent, lasting nearly a minute with a pulsating energy and a structural frame of filigree tannins.
Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot.
Stylistic Notes: The 1998 vintage is celebrated for its masterful control and breathtaking purity, striking an ideal balance between decadent opulence and precision. It was matured for 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels to achieve its legendary structure.
ABV: 13.5%.
Organic Status: While the estate avoids synthetic interventions wherever possible and relies on precision viticulture, this bottle is not certified organic.
Food Pairing
The immense concentration, velvety depth, and mature tertiary elements of this Pomerol make it a perfect companion for grand, protein-rich culinary creations.
Meats: Pairs beautifully with a premium cut of beef fillet with a rich red wine reduction, a grilled rack of lamb, or roasted venison.
Savoury & Rich: Suggested pairings include dishes highlighted by wild mushrooms, black truffles, or dry black olives, which perfectly echo the wine's natural earthy development.
Cheese: Complements mature, hard cow's milk cheeses that bridge the wine's rich walnut and chocolate undertones.
Vintage Quality
The 1998 vintage on the Right Bank of Bordeaux is widely recognized as a legendary, near-perfect year, uniquely favoring the early-ripening Merlot grape. A damp spring was rescued by a radiant, dry, and exceptionally sunny September, allowing the grapes to reach flawless polyphenolic maturity before late autumn rains impacted other parts of the region. Due to meticulous green harvesting, the yields were low, leading to an extremely concentrated and muscular harvest. The winemaker's precision in managing this harvest resulted in what critics regard as the definitive pinnacle of the decade for the estate, showing a spectacular lifespan that is projected to age gracefully into the 2050s.
