Petrus - Pomerol 2014

Jamessuckling.com

98 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

A wine evincing true enlightenment. It’s floral on the nose and also shows blackberries, stones, minerals and cedar. Full-bodied, yet its so fine-grained and tight. So, so long. It builds like a waterfall on the finish. The tannins are powerful yet superbly integrated and harmonious. Needs four to five years in bottle. Drink in 2023.

Wine Spectator

95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe1/24/2017

This has lush, fleshy layers of blackberry, fig and black currant confiture rumbling through, pushed by notes of charcoal and warm tobacco leaf. Ganache hints fill in on the finish. Bass-driven, with a serious knot of tannins that have yet to stretch out, but the core of fruit is way too serious to doubt. Best from 2020 through 2035. 2,500 cases made.—J.M.

Le Point

18 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, cerise, résine, bouche onctueuse, veloutée, épicée, fraîche et fine, assez épicé, bonne tension, long et frais, réglisse. Densité classique de Petrus. Poivré en finale. 

Vinous

93-96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Pétrus possesses remarkable density and power, with superb overall depth and an explosive sense of energy that is impossible to miss. Scents of violet, spice and rose petal open up in the glass before the fruit totally takes over. Broad and resonant throughout, Pétrus is one of the bigger, richer wines readers will come across in 2014. The harvest at Pétrus took place between September 23 and October 4. Winemaker Olivier Berrouet gave the 2014 15 days on the skins, opting for what he describes as very gentle extractions. New oak is 50%.

The Wine Cellar Insider

95-96 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

The color of red gems with the quintessence of black raspberry, tiny French lilies, cocoa bean, pink peppercorn and charcoal, this wine is all about the finesse and sublime purity found in the fruit. The silky, sweet cherries in the end note remained etched in the finish. Produced from 100% Merlot, the wine reached 14.5% with pH 3.6. 95-96 Pts

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Petrus 2014 was picked from 23 September until 4 October. Delivering 14.5% alcohol, the same as 2009 and 2010, which is being aged in 50% new oak and includes 3% vin de presse, is deceptively uncomplicated on the nose at first, but don't be fooled. Affording it time to open (whilst videoing Olivier Berrouet) it develops very attractive blackberry, briary, violets and incense aromas that are beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with tensile tannins. The acidity is very well judged with lightly grippy black fruit, a pleasant salinity surfacing towards the licorice and tar-tinged finish that fans out gradually. It does not have the length of a top tier vintage but as you would expect there is real class here. Perhaps it will be more approachable than other vintages thanks to the fineness of the tannins, but overall, this is a great wine under the guiding hand of Olivier Berrouet even if it is not the greatest Petrus he will ever make.

Asian Palate

95-97 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

A beautiful Petrus with velvety, ripe tannins and good intensity. Alcohol here is 14.5% and pH is 3.6 so this vintage is big in terms of body but with good freshness. Tobacco, spices and cocoa on the palate. The power comes through in the finish which is very long, with a lift of cassis and firm tannins. Successful vintage for Petrus.

Decanter.com

18,5 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

Former winemaker, Jean-Claude Berrouet, likens the growing season to 1978. But 60hl/ha then; 30hl/ha today. Classical and fine with the Merlot providing a Cabernet-like presentation of tannin. Very natural and unforced. Lovely texture and fruit. Long, persistent finish. Drink: 2022-2045 (95)

Jancis Robinson

18,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/14/2015

In 2013 the yield was 23 hl/ha, and in 2014 it was 30 hl/ha. 
Mid ruby. Quite a pale rim – absolutely not a dense dark look! Mix of savoury and floral notes. Not exceptionally intense aromatically but very beautiful texture and an intensity of flavour that really builds on the finish. Real burgundian build! Very refined tannins and strong mineral notes on the end. Really quite distinctive. Broad and peacock’s tail. Unlike any other wine in 2014. Juicy and sweet on the end. Long and neat. Aérien.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

There’s a density and refinement to the 2014 Petrus with a dark chocolate, walnut and blueberry character. Violet. The length is beautiful with such density and intensity. The tannins arrive at the end. The wine is 14.3% alcohol. They cut back the crop and what they were left with was ripe and clean grapes. This has more texture. Fine and toned tannins. This takes off. Marvelous potential for the vintage.

timatkin.com

96 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Selten hatte ich bei einem Pétrus so viele florale Noten zu Beginn, die Beerenkonturen sind gemischt mit Johannis- und Maulbeeren, die zarte Süsse im Hintergrund erinnert an kalten Hagebuttentee und einen Hauch Grenadine, trotzdem bleibt das Nasenbild wenig kommunikativ. Ich nahm die ganze Degustationsration von etwa einem halben Deziliter in den Mund und behielt es so lange wie möglich. Zuerst kam die Süsse von der Mitte der Zunge, dann die recht feinen Tannine zwischen Zunge und seitlichem Rachenraum, die Fleischrationen kann man als mittel, aber elegant bezeichnen. Im Finale zogen die Gerbstoffe an wurden leicht sehnig. Dafür bekamen die roten Fruchtkomponenten dann doch noch einen Cassisschimmer. Ein recht strenger Pétrus mit dem man leider auch etwas streng sein muss. Hat mich an die Jahrgänge 1996 und 2006 erinnert. In einer leichtfeineren Form, aber mit derselben Rasse. Er war sehr schwer einzuschätzen und da war ich offensichtlich nicht der Einzige. 18/20 2025 – 2046

Wine Enthusiast

95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

94–96. Barrel Sample. Ripe, smooth and with a velvety texture, this is a superrich, over-the-top wine. It is opulent and generous in warm red-plum flavors. The freshness is slow to come through this weighty wine.

Wine Spectator

95-98 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/30/2015

Offers a gorgeous caressing feel at first, with velvety raspberry and plum fruit, then
picks up a light briar echo and a fine pebbly feel through the finish, adding range
and length. The latent grip is supple and fully embedded, while an alluring incense
note weaves throughout. A thoroughly beguiling wine.