1993 Château Petrus
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The 1993 Petrus is a vintage that I have never been a particular fan of. Potent bell pepper notes on the tertiary nose are atypical for this Pomerol cru whilst the tannins are coarse and hard, something you do not associate with Petrus. Perhaps larger formats might have more to offer, but at the end of the day, there are plenty more enjoyable off-vintages out there. Tasted at the Petrus dinner at the Épure restaurant in Hong Kong.
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After several uninspiring efforts between 1978 and 1988, it is irrefutable that Christian Moueix and his flagship estate, Petrus, have rebounded with a vengeance, producing a bevy of extraordinary wines, even in rain-plagued vintages such as 1992 and 1993. A candidate for the most concentrated wine of the vintage, this 1993 exhibits a saturated purple/plum color, and a sweet nose of black fruits, Asian spices, and vanilla. Huge and formidably rich, this powerful, dense, super-pure wine is a tour de force in winemaking. For a vintage not known for wines of this immense richness and length, this brawny, splendidly endowed Petrus possesses low acidity and high tannin, suggesting that 8-10 years of cellaring are required. This should be a 30-year wine, as well as the vintage's longest-lived effort. Very impressive!
A truly classic Pétrus and comparable to the '88, '86 and '82. Showy and impressive with excellent use of new oak. It delivers loads of toasty coconut and chocolate flavors balanced by plum and blackberry notes. Incredible concentration for the vintage. Supple, long finish. Try after 2000. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1996
About the producer
Ask any wine-lover to name the world’s greatest fine wines, and the answer will invariably include Pétrus.