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Pétrus 1978

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

I have never been a fan of the 1978 Pétrus, but even I was ready to give it the benefit of the doubt and be seduced when it was served out of an Imperial. The wine revealed a medium ruby color, followed by a herbal, underripe tomato, vegetal nose, medium body, and average flavor concentration and length. It is neither distinguished nor Pomerol-like. Anticipated maturity: now-2006. Last tasted, 12/95.

83
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003
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