Louis Jadot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2011 Rich and opulent for Petrus

Rich and opulent for Petrus (maybe the most opulent that Jean-Claude Berrouet ever made) and yet it retains a sense of symmetry and freshness on the finish that I think is unique to this Pomerol

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

The Sandrone family employed 38 people for farming

Tasted April 2016

Louis Jadot, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2011 Rich and opulent for Petrus(100% from the Chambolle side that combines about one third terres rouges and the remainder from terres blanches). Strong wood and menthol characters bury the fruit at present. On the plus side the exceptionally rich and concentrated broad shouldered flavors possess outstanding amounts of dry extract that impart a velvety texture to the plush finish that is slightly sweet due to the generous wood treatment. Note that like several wines reviewed above