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James Suckling 99-100/100Intense blackberry and chocolate aromas with plenty of ripe pips and spices. Medium body with fluidity and a sense of wonder to it. The quality of the tannins is so good as to be imperceptible. It has 30% more tannin than the 2022, but then it grows on the finish. pH 3.65 and 14.5% alcohol.
Neal Martin Vinous 95-97/100
The 2023 Pétrus has a very open and expressive bouquet. Whereas in recent years it has taken time to unfurl in the glass, this is much more immediate, with raspberry, blackcurrant, iris flower and violet scents. Does it have the complexity of the previous vintage? I don't think so—not at this stage. The palate is very well structured with fine tannins, and you can tell that this is a Pétrus with heft and backbone. This is very precise on the finish, with touches of cracked black pepper, clove and a dab of dark chocolate. This is an excellent Pomerol, even if I feel that the 2022 has more...ambition.
Antonio Galloni Vinous 93-96/100
The 2023 Pétrus comes across as quite understated, which is surprising given the very high tannins in this vintage. Technical Director Olivier Berrouet and his team opted for light extractions, long macerations and reduced pump-overs. The result is a delicate, finessed wine that is at the very beginning of its journey. It will be interesting to see whether the 2023 remains this understated, or if its natural tannic intensity will emerge a bit more fully with élevage. Crushed flowers, mint, cedar, red-toned fruit and bright, salivating acids are among the signatures. Today, the 2023 is an almost Burgundian Pétrus.