Wines Pomerol Château Petrus - 1981

Wine Profile

Drapeau France
Vin Rouge sec Pétrus 1981 France Bordeaux Pomerol
Bordeaux - Pomerol
Château Petrus
1981

Information

Packaging Bottle (75cl)
Style Wines
Colour Red
Vintage 1981
Country France
Type of Appellation AOC
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pomerol
Estate Pétrus
Current phase
Decline

Market Price

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Bottle (75cl)
2025 2 500 €

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Aging Stages

Youth
1981 - 1985
Maturity
1986 - 1996
Peak
1997 - 2022
Decline
2023 - 2043+

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Château Petrus 1981 is a highly esteemed wine from the Pomerol appellation in the Bordeaux region of France. This red wine is primarily made from Merlot grapes, which is typical for Pomerol and known for producing rich and opulent wines. The 1981 vintage, while not considered among the best in Bordeaux, has still managed to intrigue many wine connoisseurs with its complexity and elegance. The terroir of Château Petrus is unique, featuring an extraordinary clay soil known as "crasse de fer," which contributes significantly to the depth and flavour profile of the wine. The meticulous winemaking process, along with traditional vinification methods, ensures that the exceptional quality and character of the wine are preserved.

The Bordeaux region, specifically Pomerol, enjoys a moderate maritime climate with mild winters and warm summers, benefiting from the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. The soil composition, along with this climate, allows for the production of wines that are both powerful and refined. Pomerol itself is a relatively small yet prestigious appellation, often regarded for producing some of the most sought-after Merlot-based wines in the world. Château Petrus has an illustrious reputation and a rich history, dating back to the 19th century and becoming a celebrated name internationally in the 20th century.

When it comes to food pairings, Château Petrus 1981 thrives alongside classic French cuisine. Consider a tender filet mignon or a rack of lamb, which will complement the wine’s velvety texture and harmonious tannins. Additionally, regional dishes such as duck confit or a hearty cassoulet would also work beautifully, enhancing the wine's intricate flavours.

For the optimum tasting experience, serve this wine at 16-18°C. Allow the wine to breathe for some time prior to serving, as decanting can help open up the wine’s bouquet, revealing its complex aromas and depth. This careful preparation will ensure that you savour the true magnificence of Château Petrus 1981.

Other Vintage

Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 2024
Youth

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2024
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 2023
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2023
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 2022
Youth

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2022
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2021
Youth

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2021
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2020
Maturity

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2020
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2019
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2019
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2014
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2014
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 2012
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2012
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 2010
Maturity

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2010
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 2008
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2008
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2007
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2007
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2006
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2006
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 2005
Maturity

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2005
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2004
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2004
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 2003
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2003
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2003
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2003
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 2000
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 2000
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1999
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1999
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1998
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1998
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 1997
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1997
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 1996
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1996
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1995
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1995
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 1990
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1990
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1989
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1989
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus 1988
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1988
Chateau Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1986
Peak

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1986
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1983
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1983
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Pétrus 1982
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1982
Chateau Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1980
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1980
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 1976
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1976
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 1975
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1975
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 1973
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1973
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1971
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1971
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 1970
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1970
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1952
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1952
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Pétrus 1950
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1950
Château Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Château Petrus 1947
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1947
Château Petrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Pétrus 1940
Decline

Bordeaux - Pomerol - 1940
Chateau Pétrus
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Pomerol Chateau Petrus Non-Vintage
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Pomerol

Chateau Petrus

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