2005 Petrus
Profound and layered, opening with dense aromas of black cherry, plum compote and cassis, interwoven with truffle, cocoa, graphite and warm earth. The palate is monumental yet remarkably polished, with velvety, perfectly integrated tannins giving a sense of weight without heaviness. There is a seamless flow from rich fruit through savoury, mineral depth, finishing extraordinarily long, resonant and composed. A wine of authority and scale, yet defined by balance and textural finesse rather than sheer power.
Rating: 99 points | Supplier: Berry Bros. & Rudd, Justerini & Brooks | Price: £4,500–£6,000
Very nice