Petrus 2011 6.0L Italy particularly by the usual standards

particularly by the usual standards of this wine

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"This too is quite aromatically restrained though aggressive swirling does eventually coax the pure and elegant aromas to emerge and when they do

An impressive effort with outstanding balance and I very much like the structural harmony here

ripe earth and even a hint of smoked meat aromas reveal tightly wound

Petrus 2011 6.0L Italy particularly by the usual standards"A dense ruby purple tinged color and restrained but intriguing aromas of kirsch, raspberry jam, wood spice, and mulberries are found in this full bodied Petrus. An undeniable success in 2011, it is rich, layered and pure with light to moderate tannin, but seems slightly less muscular and tannic compared to its stablemate, Trotanoy. Forget it for a few years and drink it over the following 25 years. Made from 100% Merlot, it tips the scales at 13. 5%