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Château Pétrus--Vintage 1947
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CHÂTEAU PETRUS So recent is Pétrus' fame that at the end of the war with the remarkable 1945 vintage safely in barrel that hardly a buyer of Médoc wine even knew about this obscure little estate near Libourne. The great post-war champion of Pomerol - indeed Pétrus - was the late Ronald Avery, head of Avery's of Bristol. Buy buying up much of the post-war vintages up to 1955, some in bottle, others in cask, he set forth on a plan to put Pétrus and Pomerol in the minds of fine wine buyers. The next major personality to complement the efforts of Avery is the legendary négociant Jean-Pierre Moueix, the sole agent for Pétrus since 1947, who in 1961 inherited a portion of the estate (the balance went to two nieces of the late owner, Madame Loubat). Three years later Moueix purchased one of the nieces' share and effectively became the man in charge. It is Jean-Pierre's son, Christian that now runs the estate and who is the face of Pétrus to the world. The secret to Pétrus begins in the small Merlot dominated vineyard, which since the mid-60s has largely been a monocépage wine. Prior to that it was not unusual to see 20 Cabernet Franc as part of the blend. If you've not experienced Pétrus, then know that is it an incredibly concentrated wine. Old vines, low yields, concrete vats and long maceration in part make it so. With this concentration comes power, however not austerely tannic as can be expected from Mouton or Latour. Pétrus is profoundly rich and full, sturdy, with enormous fruit, so much so that it dominates the tannins, the oak and at times the taster. Property of a Gentleman Recently removed by Christie's from a temperature and humidity controlled, private, below ground level, home cellar. Château Pétrus--Vintage 1947 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel Level: very top shoulder; bin soiled label with torn lower corners, selection Nicolas stamped label "The 1947 Petrus is the most decadent "wine of the century." While not as port-like as the 1947 Cheval Blanc, it is a massive, unctuously-textured, viscous wine with amazing power, richness, and sweet fruit. The nose explodes from the glass, offering jammy fruit, smoke, and buttery caramel scents. The wine's viscosity is reminiscent of 10-W-40 motor oil. It is so sweet, thick, and rich one suspects a spoon could stand upright. The wine is loaded with dream-like quantities of fruit, as well as high alcohol, but there is no noticeable tannin. While drinkable now, given its amazing fruit extract, and high levels of glycerin and alcohol, it is capable of lasting two more decades." Robert Parker Jr., Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition 1 magnum per lot