2011 Petrus Red Wine — Château Pétrus, Pomerol
Château Pétrus
Petrus Red Wine is an exceptional wine from Château Pétrus, crafted in the prestigious Pomerol region of France.
Classified as Pomerol, this Merlot wine represents outstanding winemaking tradition and is highly sought after by collectors and investors.
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Investment Profile: Petrus Red Wine
Petrus Red Wine
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Investment Outlook
With 8.90% annual returns, this wine outperforms most traditional asset classes while offering portfolio diversification benefits.
Risk Assessment
Volatility score of 3/10 indicates lower risk than equities. Fine wine benefits from physical asset backing.
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Liquidity score of 6/10. Consider as a medium to long-term hold for optimal returns.
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Petrus Red Wine Tasting Notes
The 2011 Château Pétrus represents one of Bordeaux's most legendary estates. While 2011 was a challenging vintage on the Right Bank, Pétrus demonstrated why it is considered the greatest Merlot-based wine in the world, producing a wine of remarkable purity and grace.
Nose
Intensely perfumed with ripe plum, black cherry, violets, truffle, and mineral undertones. Subtle notes of mocha, liquorice, and exotic spices emerge with air. The complexity is breathtaking.
Palate
Silky, velvety texture with extraordinary concentration yet surprising elegance for Pétrus. Flavours of dark berries, plum preserve, graphite, and subtle oak spice. The famous Pétrus clay terroir shows through in the mineral depth and incredible persistence.
Finish
Long, refined, and harmonious with fine-grained tannins and lingering dark fruit. Approachable now but will reward cellaring for decades.
Discover Pomerol: Home of Petrus Red Wine
Pomerol is Bordeaux's most intimate and exclusive appellation — a tiny plateau of extraordinary terroir producing some of the world's most expensive wines. At its heart sits Château Pétrus, whose unique blue clay soil produces Petrus Red Wine of unmatched purity and complexity. Unlike the grand châteaux of the Médoc, Pomerol's estates are modest in size but monumental in quality. Visiting this hallowed ground is a pilgrimage for any serious wine lover.
- Visit the legendary Pétrus estate and its unique blue clay terroir
- Explore the medieval village of Saint-Émilion (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Taste at neighbouring legends: Le Pin, Lafleur, and Vieux Château Certan
- Dine at the Michelin-starred restaurants of Bordeaux city
Why This Vintage Is Special
- Petrus Red Wine is widely considered the greatest Merlot-based wine in the world — the benchmark against which all others are measured
- Only 2,500 cases of Petrus Red Wine are produced annually from 11.5 hectares of prime blue clay terroir
- The unique button of Cretaceous-era smectite clay creates conditions found nowhere else in Bordeaux, giving Petrus Red Wine its unmatched character
- Petrus Red Wine achieved mythical status after being served to the Kennedys at the White House in the 1960s
- No official classification exists in Pomerol — but Petrus Red Wine is universally acknowledged as the appellation's undisputed First Growth
- The 2011 vintage demonstrates that Petrus Red Wine shines even in challenging growing conditions
About Château Pétrus
History & Heritage
Château Pétrus is arguably the most famous wine estate in the world, located on a unique plateau of blue clay in the heart of Pomerol, Bordeaux. Unlike the grand châteaux of the Médoc, Pétrus is a modest farmhouse surrounded by just 11.5 hectares of vines — yet it produces one of the most expensive and sought-after wines on earth. The estate's modern reputation was built by Jean-Pierre Moueix, who acquired it in 1964, and is now managed by his son Jean-François Moueix. Only around 2,500 cases are produced annually.
Winemaking Philosophy
Pétrus is defined by its unique terroir: a button of blue clay (smectite) that is found nowhere else in Bordeaux. This exceptional soil retains water during drought and swells to push away excess moisture during rain, creating perfect growing conditions for Merlot. The estate practices meticulous viticulture — harvest is entirely by hand, sometimes completed in a single afternoon, and the grapes are sorted berry by berry. Only the finest lots are selected for the Grand Vin.
Petrus Red Wine: Vintage Analysis
Growing Conditions & Wine Character
The 2011 vintage in Bordeaux was characterised by an unusually warm, dry spring followed by a cooler, wetter summer. While many estates struggled, the terroir that produces Petrus Red Wine proved its worth — the clay's moisture-retaining properties ensured the old Merlot vines never suffered water stress during the dry spring, while draining excess water during the summer rains.
The result is a Petrus Red Wine of perhaps less power than the legendary 2009 or 2010, but with remarkable elegance, purity, and aromatic complexity. For collectors seeking Petrus Red Wine at a relative value, the 2011 offers a rare opportunity compared to the surrounding blockbuster vintages.
Petrus Red Wine Critical Acclaim
“Pétrus 2011 is a wine of sensational quality given the vintage. Remarkable purity and silky tannins.”
“So refined and elegant with beautiful tannins. This is serious Pétrus.”
“The 2011 Pétrus has a gorgeous bouquet with pure blackberry, truffle, and graphite notes.”
Why Petrus Red Wine Commands Legendary Status
Historical Context & Significance
The rise of Petrus Red Wine to the pinnacle of the wine world is one of the great stories in oenology. In the 1940s, Madame Loubat — the estate's formidable owner — introduced Petrus Red Wine to fashionable Parisian society and, crucially, to the American market.
When Petrus Red Wine was served at a White House dinner for the Kennedys in the 1960s, its international reputation was sealed. Today, Petrus Red Wine is the benchmark for Merlot worldwide, and its unique blue clay terroir — a geological anomaly dating to the Cretaceous era — is recognised as one of the most extraordinary vineyard sites on earth.
What makes Petrus Red Wine truly remarkable is the consistency of quality across vintages: even in challenging years like 2011, the estate produces wines of extraordinary refinement.
Cellaring This Vintage
Storage Recommendations & Drinking Window
The 2011 Pétrus should be stored in professional-grade conditions or bonded warehouse. This wine demands perfect provenance — any temperature deviation can be detrimental. Cork quality at Pétrus is exceptional, but regular assessment every 25 years is advisable for long-term cellaring.
Expert Sommelier Food Pairings
Curated pairings recommended by our sommelier team for Petrus Red Wine.
Collector's Notes
Provenance, Authentication & Value
Petrus Red Wine 2011 represents exceptional value within the Pétrus portfolio. While the blockbuster 2009 and 2010 command extraordinary premiums, this Petrus Red Wine offers genuine terroir expression at a significant discount.
For collectors, the 2011 Petrus Red Wine is an accessible entry point to one of the world's most legendary wines. Ensure all purchases of Petrus Red Wine come from reputable sources with complete provenance documentation.
Château Pétrus wines are among the most counterfeited in the world — authentication services are recommended for secondary market purchases.
Further Reading & Resources
Expert guides, official sources, and authority references for Petrus Red Wine.
Official Pétrus owner and négociant
History and classification of Château Pétrus
The Pomerol appellation and its unique terroir
The noble grape variety behind Pétrus
Official Pomerol appellation information
Expert reviews and vintage ratings
Master of Wine tasting notes and analysis
Award-winning wine magazine coverage
Secondary market trading platform for fine wine
Current market prices and merchant listings
The critic who defined Pétrus for modern collectors
Historic London merchant with Pétrus allocation
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