Petrus Pomerol 2022

Luscious, velvety, rich and deep texture, barbecue, pencil shavings, violet uncurls after 10 minutes in the glass, and climbs in intensity. Harnesses the ripe berry fruit of the vintage while never being overpowered – this is controlled, will take its time to fully open. 3.65ph, low in the vintage explaining the grip through the palate and the magic of the Petrus soils. Winemaker Olivier Berrouet, cellar master Pierre-Jean Dalesme, in his 8th vintage at Petrus. Harvesting September 1 to 8 (only other time this early was in 2003), 30hl/h yield, 50% new oak but with their Moueix approach of washing the barrels first, taking out smoky notes and focusing on texture.