1955 Petrus

17 August 2013: Special Saturday treat from Richard: a nice supper of pot-roasted chicken and a bottle of 1955 Pétrus!

1955 Pétrus: Level into neck. It was a spectacular evolution in the decanter, with a crescendo of aroma/flavour complexity, finesse and grace, even over 4 hours after it first opened. Medium garnet core. After about an hour of decanting time, there was a whiff of soya sauce on the nose and some acidity poking through the finish. As the wine developed in the decanter (and the glass) over the next 3 hours, the transformation took us quite by surprise. A gracefully matured fine bouquet of blueberry and plum fruit, intermingled with sweet spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, layered with mocha, leather and smokey notes, culminating into a most seductive bouquet, matched with intensity of flavours that caress the palate. Medium bodied, with a silky texture. A very long and fine finish. In a word, sublime and classy, and totally not expected! 18/20