Petrus - Pomerol 1959 (Low Level, Label Damage) Oregon earth and subtle secondary nuances

earth and subtle secondary nuances is followed by remarkably fine and pure

cedar and dried rose petals

This is an extraordinary Sauternes

Its opaque purple color

This too reflects just enough wood to mention as it serves as a relatively neutral backdrop for the restrained and pure essence of red pinot fruit

Petrus - Pomerol 1959 (Low Level, Label Damage) Oregon earth and subtle secondary nuancesThe 1962 and 1959 Petrus were two of the finest bottles I have ever tasted of these vintages. The 1959 was unctuous, sweet, gloriously fruity, thick, and jammy, with gobs of glycerin, full body, and a viscous, long, heady finish. Fully mature, but revealing considerable intensity and life.