PETRUS 2004

The 2004 vintage is noted for its complexity and the ability to evolve over many years. Reviewers consistently highlight its concentration and balance.

• Robert Parker, Wine Advocate: Described it as deep, medium-bodied, and concentrated, with “sweet cherries and black currants intermixed with hints of cola, earth, and truffles”. He noted its “excruciatingly firm and tannic” nature at the time of review, requiring significant cellaring and anticipating a maturity range of 2017-2035.
• James Suckling: Found it “very harmonious and pretty, with a balanced palate” offering “crushed berries, with chocolate and light vanilla”.
• Wine Enthusiast: Rated it as a “classic,” highlighting its “hugely intense, structured” character with blackberry flavors, fresh acidity, and complex wood notes. They designated it a “Cellar Selection”.