{"title":"Château Pétrus","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePétrus, the most famous Pomerol\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a unique outcrop of blue clay in Pomerol, Pétrus makes a wine almost entirely from merlot. Rare, velvety and remarkably deep, it is one of the most sought-after wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur Pétrus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePétrus is available in several vintages: choose the year on the product page. See also Château de Sales in Pomerol, our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003eBordeaux wines\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/grands-crus\"\u003egrands crus\u003c\/a\u003e. Delivery is free in France for orders from €300.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Pétrus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Pétrus have no official classification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pomerol appellation has never had an official classification, unlike the Médoc or Saint-Émilion. Pétrus built its reputation solely on the quality of its wine and the rarity of its production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store and serve a Pétrus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore it lying down, in a cool, dark cellar at around 12 to 14 °C. Serve it between 16 and 18 °C; a young vintage benefits from decanting one to two hours before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan you deliver Pétrus abroad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, we ship from France to Europe and many countries, with tracking. Delivery is free in mainland France for orders from €300.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"petrus","title":"Pétrus – Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003ePétrus is one of the absolute legends of the wine world, a symbol of prestige, rarity and excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of Pomerol on Bordeaux's Right Bank, the estate produces a single red wine from Merlot, renowned for its depth, elegance and exceptional ageing potential. Its unique blue-clay terroir gives each vintage rare aromatic richness and an incomparable velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Pomerol, Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14 to 14.5% depending on vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e New oak barrels for about 20 months\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack truffle, blackberry, plum, liquorice, cocoa and violet; a broad, velvety, complex palate with an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mythical wine for great occasions and the finest collector cellars. Select your vintage above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing Pétrus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe Pétrus at 16 to 18 °C. A young vintage benefits from one to two hours in a decanter; an older vintage should be decanted just before serving to separate the sediment. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 to 14 °C with humidity close to 70%. Great Pétrus vintages evolve over several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts velvety texture calls for refined, lightly spiced dishes: beef fillet with truffle, roast pigeon, feathered game or a simple board of hard aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover its terroir in our article \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/pomerol\"\u003ePomerol: secrets of a prestigious terroir\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003eBordeaux wines\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-hk\/collections\/grands-crus\"\u003eclassified growths\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich grape is Pétrus made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePétrus is made almost entirely from Merlot, planted on the famous blue-clay \"buttonhole\" of the Pomerol plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long can Pétrus be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn good cellar conditions, a great Pétrus vintage keeps for several decades and keeps gaining complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders of €300 or more. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrus","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":57452050317661,"sku":null,"price":4880.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2019","offer_id":57452050350429,"sku":null,"price":4450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018","offer_id":57452050383197,"sku":null,"price":4520.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2017","offer_id":57452050415965,"sku":null,"price":3850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016","offer_id":57452050448733,"sku":null,"price":3990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2015","offer_id":57452050481501,"sku":null,"price":4380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2014","offer_id":57452050514269,"sku":null,"price":3250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2013","offer_id":57452050547037,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2010","offer_id":57452050579805,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/caveaupost_23.jpg?v=1773661383"}],"url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en-hk\/collections\/petrus.oembed","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}