Petrus, Pomerol (Direct from the Estate)

Kerry Wines is one of the two official distributors who import Petrus wines directly from the estate in 2023. For details, please contact our Sales Team, or send a message to [email protected] / call 21697700.

Petrus crafts some of the rarest and most sought-after wines in the world. Located at the eastern point of the Pomerol appellation’s plateau, the property stretches over 11.4ha (28 acres) of blue clay-dominant soil and is planted with 100% Merlot grapes. From this unique soil and terroir, Petrus only produces one wine.

Records of wine production from Petrus’ vineyards begin in the 1750s, though the name “Petrus” did not appear in writing until 1868, while under the ownership of the Arnaud family. The estate’s modern-day success can be attributed to Jean-Pierre Moueix, whose négociant firm took over the wine’s distribution in 1945 and Moueix acquired shares of the property himself in 1964. Today, Jean-Francois Moueix, the son of Jean-Pierre Moueix, and his children, including Jean Moueix, own Petrus.
Over the years, Petrus has been served at many prestigious events, including the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 and the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961. The wine has been praised by critics and connoisseurs alike for its complexity, depth, and longevity, making it one of the most recognized wines in the world.