It’s hard to understand that just 50 years ago, few Bordeaux wine lovers would have even heard of Petrus. Petrus was waiting for Jean Pierre Moueix (Christian’s father) who recognized its potential and invested a lot of money and even more man-hours. To understand the work being done one has to watch the workers working in the vineyard – the term they use is manicure for the vineyard.
Goes well with:
Pair it with cold cuts and aged cheeses as well as with first and second course based on red meat.
Winery: Chateau Petrus
Variety: Merlot | Cabernet Franc
