Parker about Peter 1996
Proprietor Christian Moueix's 1996s have turned out well in the bottle. The 1996 Petrus is a big, monolithic, foursquare wine with an impressively opaque purple color, and sweet berry fruit intermixed with earth, pain grille, and coffee scents. Full-bodied and muscular, with high levels of tannin, and a backward style, this wine (less than 50% of the production was bottled as Petrus) will require patience. It is a mammoth example.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
Rebsorten | Merlot 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | Upper Mid-Shoulder |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Petrus, 1 Rue Pétrus-Arnaud, 33500 Pomerol, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2012 - 2041 |
Parker Punkte | 92 |
Jahrgang | 1996 |
Bordeaux Pomerol, France 🇫🇷

Goes well with

Peter 1996

The color of Château Pétrus 1996 is a deep, dark purple red, which already indicates its concentration and depth.
The bouquet is fascinating and complex, unfolding intense aromas of ripe, dark fruits such as black cherries, blackberries, and plums. These are accompanied by nuances of violet, cedarwood, tobacco, and a subtle mineral note.
On the palate, the wine presents itself with impressive richness and density. The tannins are ripe and silky, giving the wine a wonderful smoothness. The dark fruit aromas continue, accompanied by notes of chocolate, coffee, spices, and a subtle earthy minerality.
The 1996 Château Pétrus demonstrates a remarkable balance between power and elegance. It possesses exceptional depth and concentration without losing any of its finesse and refinement. The wine has a long, persistent aftertaste accompanied by a pleasant freshness.