Petrus offers an ample and silky substance, a hallmark of its clay terroir in Pomerol. The balance is remarkable, carried by an elegant freshness that extends the tasting experience. The tannins are present but of great finesse, enveloped by a voluptuous texture. The aromatic profile is complex, with notes of black fruit and sweet spices. A wine of great depth, with obvious aging potential.

The first known owners of Petrus were the Arnaud family, who held the estate from the 1830s until the end of the First World War. Its name is said to come from the locality where the vines are rooted: Saint Pierre (Petrus in Latin). Saint Pierre, holding the keys to paradise, can be seen on the label.
Petrus was already recognized as a great wine, but its fame took off with the arrival of the Moueix family in 1964.
One of their first actions was to expand the vineyard by 5 hectares purchased from Château Gazin, bringing the total surface area of this small estate to 11.5 hectares.
It is the unique terroir that partly explains the exceptional quality of Petrus. The vines are planted on blue clay, which absorbs water and releases it drop by drop: the Merlot thrives there wonderfully.
Work in the vineyard is meticulous all year round (thinning, leaf stripping), and the entire harvest is gathered in just two afternoons. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled cement vats, and the wine is aged in new barrels.
In 2014, a new cellar, designed by architect Jean-Pierre Errath, was built.
Petrus is now among the most sought-after wines on the planet. Its highly distinctive terroir and the people who have known how to elevate it make Petrus a unique, exceptional vintage—a legend.