Petrus 2011 (6 BT)

Petrus 2011

Pomerol

Chateau banded until inspection

100% Merlot. Very pure, very Petrus nose. Very plush and lush yet perfectly balanced. Great freshness emphasising the pure joy of fruit. The 15% more tannin than in 2010 is hidden by the alluring fruit. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 95

6 bts (owc)

Provenance:

THE ARNOLD FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CHILDREN FROM EVERY PART OF SOCIETY, ALLOWING THEM TO BENEFIT FROM A RUGBY EDUCATION BY OFFERING FULLY FUNDED PLACES AT THE SCHOOL. THESE LOTS HAVE BEEN CONSIGNED FROM PRIVATE CELLARS AND BONDED STORAGE ACCOUNTS BY THE FOUNDATION'S GENEROUS DONORS, IN ORDER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THIS WORTHWHILE AND ADMIRABLE CAUSE.

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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