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The Petrus estate derives its name from a village called "Petrus". Its history is recent and yet this wine is already a legend. Throughout the nineteenth century the area belonged to the Arnaud family. In 1925, a woman from the Libourne region, Ms. Loubat, takes shares in the property. Twenty years later she is the sole owner. Understanding that the wines of the Medoc sell for more than wines of Pomerol, in particular her wines, she did everything she could to take advantage of such a promising terroir. In a few decades the myth was born. In 1961, Mrs Lacoste and Mr. Lignac, niece and nephew of Mrs. Loubat inherit the estate.The vineyard is based on the highest hill of the designation, culminating at an altitude of 40 meters. The soil consists mainly of clay which is well suited to Merlot which constitutes 95% of the plantings. The 12 hectares are the subject of constant work and a constant obsession with détail. It is thought that Pétrus is more accessible to tasting than some of its illustrious colleagues..
DOMAINE LE BASQUE Bas Armagnac 1968
Armagnac
Moulis-en-Medoc
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1968
Pauillac
GELAS ET FILS Vieil Armagnac 1968
Armagnac
DOMAINE DES JUSTICES Vin Sec 1968
Bordeaux supérieur
Armagnac
Bordeaux
Armagnac
Pauillac
Acker Merrall and Condit, reputable wineseller in New York and Hong Kong (2012) Last in our first flight was the 1968 Petrus, another wine that exceeded expectations. Roman noted ‘marzipan,’ and James ‘custard.’ It smelled and tasted like a chapitalized Red Burgundy. It was quite gamy with that tobacco and Worcestershire edge. Soft, lush and pleasant, the 1968 was still enjoyable