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Château Petrus
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History
Château Petrus is one of the most celebrated and distinguished wines in
the world. It is therefore difficult to comprehend that the wine was, until recently,
relatively cheap and difficult to sell. It was not until the middle of the 20th century
that its reputation was finally cemented, making it a globally sought-after wine and
a blue-chip collectable.
Prior to the current success of Petrus, the estate was owned by the Arnaud family for
almost two hundred years. It was only after Madame Loubat, who had progressively
acquired pieces of the property since 1925, became the sole owner at the end of World
War II that the Château’s wines began to flourish on the world market. During
these early years of Château Petrus’ reinvention, Loubat worked in partnership with
Jean-Pierre Moueix, a successful négociant. Their accomplishments can be attributed
to shrewd management, increased levels of green-harvesting and precise vinification.
In addition, as the vineyard is a miniscule 12 hectares, significant price increases
became justifiable when heavy demand outstretched the tiny supply.
After Madame Loubat’s passing in 1961, her family sold Moueix their remaining shares leaving
Jean-Pierre as the sole owner of the estate vineyards and modestly proportioned Château.
Today, following the passing of Jean-Pierre, the estate is managed by his son Jean-Francois,
whilst his brother Christian oversees the vineyard, vinification, marketing, and distribution
of the wines.
Château Petrus continues to remain a breed apart from surrounding estates and maintains
its status as one of the world’s most coveted wines. It possesses Pomerol’s unctuous, almost
chewy quality of richness and power but with a rare depth of colour, clarity of flavor and
structured pedigree that is unlike anything else.
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