Château Pétrus 1998 – Legendary Bordeaux Merlot Red Wine from Pomerol

Pomerol, Bordeaux 🇫🇷 | 100% Merlot | 98 pts Robert Parker | Rare. Regal. Ruthless.

This isn’t just a wine. It’s a milestone. Château Pétrus 1998 is what happens when a once-in-a-decade harvest meets winemaking royalty. Power and poise wrapped in silk. The kind of bottle that lives in vaults, gets whispered about in hushed tones, and still somehow exceeds the hype.

With 98 points from Robert Parker and flavors that read like poetry in French, this is Merlot in its most divine form — earthy, opulent, and built to haunt your palate in the best way possible.

🍇 What It Tastes Like:

• Color: Deep garnet with just a touch of aged brick — think Bordeaux in a velvet smoking jacket.

• Nose: Earth after rain, wild mushrooms, dark plum, and a whiff of black olive and cocoa dust.

• Palate: Full-bodied with firm structure, soaring acidity, and flavors of dark berries, roasted walnuts, chocolate, and quiet power.

• Finish: Long. Velvety. Transcendent. Like listening to Miles Davis alone at midnight.

🍽 Pair It With:

• Red Meat Royalty: Ribeye, filet mignon, short ribs — the richer, the better.

• Aged Cheese: Old-school Gouda, funky blue, or anything that deserves a slow, contemplative pairing.

• Veg Elevated: Mushroom risotto, eggplant with balsamic, or truffle-dusted anything.

📦 Tech Specs (Because If You Know, You Know):

• Grape: 100% Merlot

• ABV: ~14%

• Region: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

• Soil: That iconic blue clay you read about in wine geek dreams

• Winemaker: Jean-Claude Berrouet

• Serving Temp: 60–64°F

• Aging: Peak power now, but will still evolve for another 10–15 years

• Size: 750ml bottle of living Bordeaux history

🚨 Why You Want This:

Because 1998 Pétrus is not a wine you drink. It’s a wine you remember. One of the most legendary vintages from one of the most iconic châteaux on the planet. If there’s one bottle to flex with — this is it.

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