"This has some serious muscle, with rivets of graphite studding a beam of dense, gravelly grip that holds the core of steeped plum and raspberry notes together. Very long, with superior cut. A graphite note powers through the finish, while the fruit drips on and on. Best from 2018 through 2032.–JM "
"This shows fabulous length with a chocolate, berry and mineral undertone. Licorice and currants too. Full body yet refined with seamless tannins. Goes on for minutes. It shows such amazing length and elegance. Depth. Phenomenal structure here, especially for the vintage. Reminds me of the 1998 or 1971, which were structured yet very fine. "
"Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez fin, pur, fruité avec une note subtile de gelée de mûres. Plus intense non décanté que décanté. Jolie entrée en bouche suave. Milieu plein et très parfumé. Le vin se développe gras et millimétré dans ses appuis tanniques. Il s'achève fondant et très juteux sur une bonne longueur. C'est très bon. Les esthètes remarqueront l'expression fraîche au fruité éclatant de ce 100 % merlot qui n'a connu que 50 % de fût neuf. Notez encore que j'ai préféré la bouche de ce vin non décanté plutôt que décanté où il perd de l'éclat dans le goût. Les curieux le goûteront."
"Tasted blind at the Southwold 2012 tasting, the 2012 Petrus demonstrated a forward, fruit-driven, ripe raspberry and wild strawberry bouquet underneath which lies graphite and forest floor aromas. It seems refined, understated, nonchalant even. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly savory opening, as if there was a tiny drop of Cabernet Franc. The tannins are fine but firm, the red fruit infused with cooked meat, black pepper and sage notes, although I was anticipating a finish armed with more body. That may well develop in time, yet it remains a regal Pomerol that will probably merit a higher score with bottle age, hence the plus-sign against the score. Tasted January 2016. "
Drink date : 2020 - 2045