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Petrus 1990

Petrus 1990 is one of the great monuments of Pomerol: a rare, profound and mythical bottle from an exceptional Bordeaux vintage. A collector’s wine sought after for its richness, velvety texture and ability to express the full nobility of Merlot on the great clay terroirs of Petrus.

An absolute icon of Pomerol

Petrus holds a unique place in the world of fine wine. Located in the heart of Pomerol, on exceptionally distinctive deep clay soils, the estate produces one of the most famous and sought-after Merlot wines in the world. Its reputation is built on an exceptional combination of depth, texture, concentration, finesse and longevity.

Unlike the classified growths of the Médoc, Petrus does not owe its prestige to an official historical classification, but to the consistency of its quality, the rarity of its production and the incomparable identity of its terroir. Each bottle of Petrus is sought after by collectors, lovers of Pomerol and enthusiasts of great age-worthy wines.

The 1990 vintage – A great year of ripeness and balance

The 1990 vintage is one of the great Bordeaux vintages of the late twentieth century. A year of generous ripeness, concentration and balance, it produced deep, sun-filled, rich and harmonious wines. In Pomerol, the finest terroirs gave wines of great amplitude, marked by ripe tannins, enveloping texture and remarkable aromatic complexity.

Petrus 1990 is one of the most prestigious expressions of this vintage. After several decades of evolution, it may offer a masterful combination of softened power, velvety texture, fruit richness and tertiary complexity. This is an exceptional bottle, destined both for great tasting moments and for collection.

Tasting profile

Petrus 1990 may reveal a deep and captivating bouquet of ripe black fruit, plum, blackberry, truffle, cocoa, cedar, fine leather, sweet spices, noble undergrowth and lightly smoky nuances. With age, the original richness of the vintage merges into a more complex expression, where fruit, earth, truffle and tertiary notes intertwine with elegance.

On the palate, the wine may be ample, dense, velvety and remarkably long. The tannins, now polished by time, support a deep and silky structure. The finish lingers on evolved dark fruit, truffle, spices, blond tobacco and the meditative elegance characteristic of the greatest Pomerol wines.

Food pairing

A wine of this stature calls for noble, refined and measured pairings. Petrus 1990 may be served with roast beef fillet, tournedos with truffles, rack of lamb, poularde with morels, black truffle risotto, roast pigeon or dishes built around noble mushrooms.

It is best to avoid dishes that are too spicy, too sweet or too powerful, as they could dominate the subtlety of the wine. The finest pairings will be those that respect its depth, velvety texture and tertiary nuances acquired over time.

Serving advice

An old bottle of Petrus should be handled with particular care. We recommend standing the bottle upright at least 24 hours before opening, allowing the natural sediment to settle at the bottom. The bottle should be opened slowly and delicately, ideally with a corkscrew suited to older corks.

Decanting may be considered with caution, depending on the condition of the bottle. It is preferable to open the wine, taste it, then adjust aeration according to its evolution. Serving it in large glasses will allow the aromatic depth, silky texture and nobility of the wine to unfold gradually.

A collector’s bottle

Petrus 1990 is a major collector’s bottle. It brings together several exceptional qualities: one of the most prestigious names in Bordeaux, a great vintage, naturally limited production and a level of maturity now highly sought after by lovers of mature fine wines.

Each old bottle must be considered individually: level, label, capsule, cork, provenance and storage conditions all contribute to its value. For a lover of great Bordeaux wines, Petrus 1990 represents an emblematic piece: a mythical wine, a patrimonial object and a witness to a vintage that has become essential.