The 2010 Petrus is a Bordeaux blend from the renowned Pomerol region in France, crafted by the prestigious Petrus winery. This red wine, with its 14.5% alcohol content, is noted for its complexity, depth, and exceptional aging potential.
Esteemed critics have praised this vintage highly. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it a perfect score of 100, describing it as "intense" with aromas of "chocolate, truffle, minerality, earth, blackberry essence, plum liqueur, blueberry, flowers, and black cherry liqueur with kirsch accents." He highlighted its "beautiful sensation of lift and purity" and "decadent textures."
Similarly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave it a score of 100, noting its "deep garnet color" and "broody" opening. The review lauds the wine's "fantastic freshness" and "very long and very, very classy" finish, advising collectors to be patient for the wine to mature further.
James Suckling also rated this Petrus at 100, describing it as having "extraordinary balance and depth" with a "cashmere quality to the texture." He noted the wine's "elegance in the nose with complexity of black olives, dark fruits, and flowers," suggesting it might be the greatest modern vintage of Petrus.
Wine Spectator's James Molesworth, who rated it 97, described the wine as "dense and unyielding" with a "dark, muscular and very backward core" and a "lengthy, raspberry-dominated finish."
Other reviewers, including Decanter and Wine Enthusiast, gave the wine scores of 98, emphasizing its "full-bodied" nature and "ripe fruit." Chuck Hayward from JJ Buckley highlighted its "seamless" character and "effortless finish."
Overall, the 2010 Petrus is an exceptional vintage that combines power, elegance, and complexity, promising a rewarding experience for those who choose to cellar it for future enjoyment.