Petrus - 2014 (750ml) Old & Rare which were surprisingly less promising

which were surprisingly less promising than my barrel tastings suggested

although certainly less profoundly concentrated and extracted

pencil box and violet scents

Of all the vintage ports

red fruit character

Petrus - 2014 (750ml) Old & Rare which were surprisingly less promisingThe 2014 Petrus was tasted on the same morning as the 2014 Vieux Chteau Certan and though they are built from different blends, their personalities are quite similar. This is a succinct, not powerful, much more refined and discrete bouquet, gradually unfurling and revealing a subtle sea spray marine element. The palate is again quite discrete at first and unfolds at a glacial pace. It is beautifully balanced with fine tannin, quite linear and