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Bordeaux Total René Gabriel:

05: Sattes, dichtes Purpur-Rubin. Sehr duftiges Bouquet, völlig auf Frucht ausgebaut, Maulbeeren Johannisbeeren und rotes Cassis, dahinter ausladend. Im Gaumen wirkt der Wein sehr fein, delikat mit einer wunderbaren Süsse die vom Extrakt und den feingliedrigen Tanninen ausgeht, das Fruchtspiel liegt zwischen roten und blauen Beeren, erst im Nachklang bemerkt man die Rasse und die Länge dieses sehr delikaten und momentan eher mittelgewichtig anmutenden Pomerol-Stars. Es ist aber auch zu bemerken, dass hier bei diesem Fassmuster noch kein Presswein beigefügt war und das Endresultat sicherlich noch etwas kräftiger ausfallen wird. Momentanwertung: 18/20. Trinkreife 2012-2030. Bewertung 18/20. -René Gabriel-

Robert Parker Wine Advocate:

The 2004 Petrus is a vintage that I had not tasted for a while and whilst it is an exemplary Pomerol, it does not rank within the top tier of wines from the iconic estate. Nevertheless, it has a wonderful, quite powerful bouquet with kirsch and crushed flowers, violets and truffle, perhaps even a seam of cinnamon in the background. The palate is gently moving into its secondary stage of evolution. The fruit is darker than the 2004 Cheval Blanc tasted (blind) alongside, fine structure, a little broody perhaps but with satisfying depth. Perhaps like the 2004 Haut-Brion, it ticks all the boxes but does not quite deliver the personality or the charm of other vintages and as such, it has never quite achieved the promise it showed from barrel. My comments are begrudging given the quality. But this is Petrus. Tasted September 2016. Drink Date 2019-2037. Rating 92/100. -Neal Martin-

Vinous:

Deep medium red. Subtly complex aromas of mulberry, red cherry, toffee, caramel, iron and flowers. A bit narrow on entry, then expands in the middle palate without any loss of focus. A very firmly built, vibrant and classy 2004 with a tight mineral core and ineffable spice character. This is by far the most backward 2004 in the Moueix portfolio. Finishes with terrific aromatic persistence and subtlety. This will surely evolve in the direction of toffee and truffle and may ultimately merit an even higher rating. Rating 93+/100. -Stephen Tanzer-

Jancis Robinson:

Remarkably red-fruited still on the nose with just a little bit of exotic spice and sweetness: the epitome of luxury and decadence yet it also smells so youthful and vibrant. Firm and dry on the palate, less yielding than I expected from the aroma. Much more tertiary character – undergrowth. Chewy finish but it's warm and satisfying and still has a way to go. Drink Date 2016-2032. Rating 18/20. -Julia Harding-