What is Chateau Petrus?
Château Petrus is one of the most acclaimed wines in the world. As I will explain in detail later, it is one of the most expensive types of wine, with some wines costing millions of yen. Due to its quality and price, it is sometimes called, along with Romanée-Conti, "the two great wine producers." In fact, Château Petrus has received high praise from famous sommeliers. Robert Parker, Hugh Johnson, and others gave it perfect reviews. As mentioned at the beginning, the wine is so high that some people say it is higher quality than the five major chateaus.The taste of Chateau Petrus
Let me explain the taste of Chateau Petrus. Aromas reminiscent of fruits such as dark cherries and the presence of majestic tannins. It is very rich and sticky, and has a very heavy taste. It has a very meaty and impactful taste, but also has a silky texture and bursting fruit flavor. Furthermore, it emits a very rich and complex aroma, reminiscent of truffles and jam, and has an extremely high potential to overwhelm the drinker before drinking it. Chateau Petrus is also referred to as a "miracle". Considering the chateau's history and production area, which will be discussed later, this expression is very appropriate. Also, sometimes people use seemingly over-the-top expressions, such as ``Petrus is not wine. It is a mythical symbol.'' In short, it is considered sacred, like the spear that pierced Christ (Longinus) or the ``Shield of Aegis'' that Zeus gave to his daughter Athena. There are many wonderful wines in Bordeaux, but only Château Petrus is praised for its ``divinity.''About the price and lineup of Chateau Petrus
As mentioned earlier, Château Petrus is an extremely expensive wine. If you try to get one in Japan, you will probably need to spend around 300,000 to 500,000 yen. If you order it at a restaurant or nightclub, the price will probably be close to 1 million yen. The most valuable vintage is the 1961 vintage. The price is over 3 million yen, which is higher than even the inexpensive Romanée-Conti.Where Château Petrus is produced
Château Petrus is produced in Pomerol, east of Bordeaux, France. The Pomerol area is home to many prestigious chateaus such as L'Evangel and La Conseillante. Château Petrus is known as the greatest of them all. Château Petrus has 11.5 hectares of vineyards. For some reason, the soil in this vineyard is different compared to the neighboring fields. Only the soil of Château Petrus is rich in a substance called smectite. On the other hand, compared to the surrounding area, there is less gravel, making it richer in moisture. As a result, the soil creates a miraculous environment that constantly maintains an "exquisite amount of moisture, not too little, not too much." It is from this unique soil that Château Pétrus' artistic taste and aroma are born. By the way, this clay is so different that it is called by its own name, such as ``Petrus clay.'' Additionally, the Pomerol area is an area where no classification exists. In other words, Chateau Petrus is ``received to the extent that it threatens the top five chateaus without relying on ratings.''How Chateau Petrus is made
Speaking of the production method of Chateau Petrus, ``Green Harvest'' cannot be overlooked. What is Green Harvest?- “Thinning” is done just before the grapes turn color.
- Remove the covering around the grapes in summer
