Lot 160
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1998
Closed11 December 2007
Price Realised
EUR 11,500
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Offered in original wooden case
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1998
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled
Tasting note: The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla. Exceptionally pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin, it reveals a superb mid-palate in addition to the luxurious richness for which this great property is known. The finish lasts for 40-45 seconds. Patience will definitely be required. Production was 2,400 cases, about 1,600 cases less than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040. 98 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
6 bottles per lot
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1998
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled
Tasting note: The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla. Exceptionally pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin, it reveals a superb mid-palate in addition to the luxurious richness for which this great property is known. The finish lasts for 40-45 seconds. Patience will definitely be required. Production was 2,400 cases, about 1,600 cases less than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040. 98 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
6 bottles per lot
Offered in original wooden case
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1998
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled
Tasting note: The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla. Exceptionally pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin, it reveals a superb mid-palate in addition to the luxurious richness for which this great property is known. The finish lasts for 40-45 seconds. Patience will definitely be required. Production was 2,400 cases, about 1,600 cases less than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040. 98 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
6 bottles per lot
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1998
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel. Château-bottled
Tasting note: The 1998 Petrus is unquestionably a fabulous effort boasting a dense plum/purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla. Exceptionally pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity as well as sweet tannin, it reveals a superb mid-palate in addition to the luxurious richness for which this great property is known. The finish lasts for 40-45 seconds. Patience will definitely be required. Production was 2,400 cases, about 1,600 cases less than normal. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040. 98 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
6 bottles per lot
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