Petrus - Pomerol 1985

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe9/1/1998

This wine was splendid from cask, but it was bottled during a period where Petrus was probably fined and filtered entirely too much (since the late-eighties, Petrus is no longer filtered). The wine comes across as herbaceous, with medium body, good but uninspiring concentration, and a distinct weedy, cherry, berry fruitiness. The color is a diffuse ruby with considerable amber at the edge. I would opt for drinking this wine over the next decade, or better yet ... sell it! Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted 2/97

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe10/15/1994

Another superb bottle from Pétrus. Solid as a rock with mint, raspberry, cherry and tar character, full body and firm tannins. Needs time. Try after 1998.--The Bordeaux 50.

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/31/1993

From cask, the 1985 Petrus was splendid, close in quality to rivaling the 1982. Early tastings after bottling suggested that the wine was significantly lighter, more herbaceous, and not nearly as profound as cask tastings indicated. At no tasting since has this wine justified my pre-bottling enthusiasm. The wine has medium ruby color with a hint of amber at the edge, an interesting coffee, creamy, chocolate, and black fruit-scented bouquet, deep, medium to full-bodied, concentrated flavors, and a moderately tannic, concentrated finish. Although excellent, it lacks the requisite flavor depth and richness to be considered outstanding. Anticipated maturity: 1995-2015. Last tasted, 5/93.