{"product_id":"pomerol-petrus-1985","title":"Pomerol - Petrus 1985","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"estate-title\"\u003eThe estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrus is undoubtedly the most important wine of Pomerol\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most remarkable estates in \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Merlot-based wine comes from a vineyard of 11.4 hectares located in the eastern part of the Pomerol appellation. It is renowned for being rich and powerful, with notes of chocolate, spices, and black fruits. Petrus is one of the most collected and expensive wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe archives of Petrus date back to 1837, but the estate's fame is more recent, since the Moueix family bought half of it in 1962. Since then, it has become a staple in cellars and auction lists, regularly fetching higher prices than most first growths of Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original vineyard, covering an area of 7 hectares (17 acres), is located on a hill where the soil is almost entirely clay, unlike neighboring properties where the soil contains more gravel or sand. The high clay content is particularly well-suited for Merlot: a unique second layer of dense blue clay forces the roots to develop laterally. This characteristic is often considered responsible for the soft yet abundant tannins of Petrus. The rest of the vineyard was acquired in 1969 from the neighboring Château Gazin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines of Petrus can reach an unusually advanced age by Bordeaux standards. They are replanted only after 70 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 322.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 75 cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Country: France \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003eRegion: Bordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivation: sustainable agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 231.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45%; height: 231.6px;\"\u003eGrape variety: Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%; height: 231.6px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61%; height: 231.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting: Intact Bordeaux red color with orange reflections. Open, ripe, very clear and complex nose: plums, spices, a hint of cigar box, smoke, and underbrush. The palate is ample and also shows noble aging; the tannins have softened significantly, while a well-balanced acidity supports the fruit and carries it to a very long and complex aromatic finish. Despite its nearly 40 years of age, this wine shows great liveliness, but it has definitely reached its peak and should be enjoyed in the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContractual photo on request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Main finest Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57536164135294,"sku":null,"price":1945.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/6225\/2697\/files\/Petrus-Pomerol2011_df6fc0dd-2a20-48d8-8d90-3ffc97145336.png?v=1773085866","url":"https:\/\/www.mfwines.ch\/en\/products\/pomerol-petrus-1985","provider":"Main finest Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}