Is Petrus a grand cru?

2020-03-06

Is Petrus a grand cru?

Is Pétrus a Grand Cru? No. Pétrus is one of the most expensive wines in the world and is mentioned in the same breath with top châteaux in the Médoc such as Mouton, Margaux and Latour, but unlike the latter, Pétrus does not have a premier grand cru status.

What classification is Petrus?

Chateau Pétrus is one of the most expensive wines in the world. Like other wines in the Pomerol region, it was left out of the 1855 Grand Cru Classified list of the top five growths. Petrus is considered to be the most interesting of the Pomerols and it commands an astoundingly high price.

Is Petrus a premier cru?