Petrus 2022 (750ML)

97-98 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "Very structured LFP with black berry, chocolate, walnut and spice character. Full yet fresh with tannic tension and energy in the finish. One for the cellar. 96.5% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 0.5% petit verdot." 04/23

96-98 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Vinous: "The 2022 Petrus is a complex, vibrant wine that I can only describe as wonderfully alive in the glass. At this stage, the 2022 is distinctly red-toned leaning, with lively floral and citrus accents that lend freshness. Silky tannins give an air of grace to a Petrus that impresses with its total finesse and class. Harvest took place from September 1 to 7, a compact window relative to the 10-14 days that are typical here. Technical Director Olivier Berrouet opted to extend maceration times from 16 to 21 days, but with a diminished volume of pumpovers. Berrouet added that he may ultimately choose for shorter élevage in oak. Today, the 2022 Petrus is pretty special. That much is very clear." 4/23

96-98 Poiints, William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2022 Pétrus has turned out brilliantly, bursting with aromas of mulberries, cherries, raspberries and violets, followed by a full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate that's ample and enveloping, its succulent core of fruit entirely concealing its sweet structuring tannins. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, its purity of fruit and structural suavity are deceptively effortless, but in reality result from incredible attention to detail in a vintage like this. Olivier Berrouet felt that maturity hadn't yet been attained by late August, picking a little later, with the core of the vineyard harvested on September sixth and seventh. Low yields and elevated concentration led him to reduce pumping over but prolong vatting, letting the wine take its time to come together. While I don't think it will quite rival the brilliant 2020 (time will tell!), it is a superb achievement and remarkably harmonious for such an extreme vintage." 4/23

96-98 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2022 Petrus is initially quite standoffish (as usual), and so I wait 10 minutes, gossiping (as usual) with winemaker Olivier Berrouet, during which the Pomerol gradually reveals very pure blackcurrants tinged with blue fruit, hints of freshly shucked oyster shell and black truffle shavings. Clean and precise, the aromatics effortlessly shrug off the warmth and dryness of the summer. The palate is very detailed, extremely pure, with blackberry and wild strawberry fruit, cracked black pepper and hints of spice. It gently builds in the mouth with a vibrant and peppery finish that leaves the mouth tingling, long after the wines has bid adieu. Berrouet has captured so much freshness and energy in this Petrus, no doubt thanks to its blue clay soils. I envisage it evolving and astounding over the next half-century." 4/23