Château Petrus 1997

91 / 100 Robert Parker
The backward 1997 (2,300 cases produced) needs 3-4 years of cellaring. The dense plum/ruby/purple color is accompanied by a closed bouquet of mocha, dried tomato skin, and black fruits. In the mouth, it is one of the most muscular 1997s, exhibiting outstanding concentration, length, intensity, and depth, copious tannin, and a fine mouth-feel. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025.
Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000

92 / 100 Wine Spectator
This is a forgotten Pétrus. Good dark color, with lovely plum and light raspberry aromas. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a fresh, fruity finish. A beauty. Fresh and long. Slightly better than when I tasted it a few years back.--Pétrus non-blind vertical. Best after 2005.
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18 / 20 Jancis Robinson
Exceptionally deep crimson with a blackish tinge. Sweet, intense, quite brûlée on the nose – opulence at last! Lots here. Very consoling and easy to love. Exotic with tropical fruit flavours though without the definition of the Lafite.
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