Petrus – Petrus 1998 – Pomerol Bordeaux France

Petrus 1998 is a mature, powerful Pomerol with deep black-fruit concentration, layered spice and mocha notes, and a broad structure that remains notably elegant.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Merlot-led Bordeaux red
• Region / Appellation: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 1998
• Style: Dry, full-bodied, mature Pomerol with concentrated dark fruit and savory-spiced complexity

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Aromatics: Black fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, spice and mocha
• Palate: Dense and full-bodied, with dark chocolate and ripe black-fruit depth
• Finish: Long, powerful and persistent, with elegance underlying the wine’s scale

The 1998 shows the breadth and concentration associated with mature Petrus while retaining balance and refinement. Its fruit has moved beyond primary freshness into a layered profile of spice, mocha and dark chocolate.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature Pomerol with substantial depth and concentration without losing elegance
• The combination of black fruit, mocha, spice and dark chocolate gives the vintage a distinctly developed profile
• Its structure remains composed and persistent, making it a serious bottle for experienced Bordeaux drinkers

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef tenderloin with roasted mushrooms
• Herb-roasted lamb
• Duck breast with black truffle

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking mature Pomerol with depth and structure
✓ Bordeaux drinkers who enjoy developed savory, mocha and dark-fruit complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer youthful, primary-fruit-driven reds