Petrus - 2014 (750ml) Old & Rare although certainly less profoundly concentrated

although certainly less profoundly concentrated and extracted

which were surprisingly less promising than my barrel tastings suggested

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Petrus - 2014 (750ml) Old & Rare although certainly less profoundly concentratedThe 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