At 45 years old, this 12% example of the 1975 Petrus from Pomerol cost $28 back then, new releases are over $3,000 a bottle.
It scored 19 points on the Dionysian scale. Blueberry scents still lingered among the smoky tobacco and spicy leather. It was soft as silk after decanting the excessive tannins from the very hard 1975 vintage. (I began drinking my other 1975’s just six years ago) The wine was savored right away, but continued to open for another 45 minutes to peak.
I got plum and blueberry notes: we enjoyed it, alone, with duck breast and a blueberry reduction. Enough said.
It lost its deep purple and is now light ruby with an amber edge, but I think it still has decades to live.
I got into Pomerol wines with Tastevin Dionysians Joe Ingemi and David DeMeo about 40 years ago and I’m glad I did. I could never afford a new Petrus, but I love the region’s wines. It’s named for St. Peter. It proves Merlot is a superior grape when planted on clay-based soils and production is kept low. I have very few remaining. In Vino Veritas.
cliff fisch
we have corresponded in the past. I remain hopeful about being able to join your group sometime. (after pandemic is over.
when the stock market crashed in 1973 I bought a 70 petrus for $20. sold it for $600. what a mistake. however, currently, dairy farmers are throwing away milk because they can’t GT it to market. could the same happen in the fine wine market?