The short answer
The most recent recorded sale of Petrus 2001 in our data was £2,336 a bottle in June 2026.
Petrus 2001 represents a classic Pomerol vintage defined by precision, freshness, and structural poise. Made by Christian Moueix, with Jean-Claude Berrouet as oenologist, from the estate eleven-hectare plateau on buttonhole blue clay, the release holds a critic average of 95.1 across 8 published reviews in this site's dataset. Community tasting records reflect widespread appreciation for its refined aromatic complexity. The drinking window recorded for the vintage spans 2007 to 2051, and while the wine is fully approachable today, its firm tannic architecture ensures prolonged cellar life. Sitting between the heralded 2000 and the severe heat of 2003, this Merlot-dominated wine provides exceptional Pomerol typicity for fine wine collectors. Merchant asks and completed trades for the 2001 sit on this site's vintage chart, shown separately and dated to the same extract as every other figure, so buyers can compare it directly with the 2000 and see what bottles actually sold for.
The 2001 growing season in Pomerol
Petrus 2001 is a classic expression of Pomerol Merlot. Following the celebrated 2000 campaign, the 2001 vintage arrived under quieter circumstances across the Right Bank. According to Decanter, 2001 was long undervalued and has become something of a cult year, offering elegant, classically styled wines with great aromatics. Its Pomerol vintage guide records warm, dry weather and a rapid, uniform flowering at the end of May, ripening slowed by abrupt changes in temperature and freak storms, and then a true Indian summer in September and early October that let vintners pick in ideal conditions right up to mid-October.
Christian Moueix made the wine from the eleven hectares, with Jean-Claude Berrouet, attached to Petrus from 1964 for more than four decades, as oenologist. The guide notes that some Pomerol producers tended towards over-concentration, but calls 2001 overall a classic Right Bank vintage for cellaring.
Critical standing and scores for Petrus 2001
Decanter's guide to the 2000s says the best 2001 reds offer an unusual combination of elegance, freshness and delicate fruits. The vintage holds a critic average of 95.1 across 8 published reviews in our dataset.
The same guide adds that most 2001s will not be as long-lasting as the 2000s, but offer tons of pleasure.
Drinker evaluations and benchmark comparisons
Private collector assessments add a second view. Across 35 drinker ratings, the vintage holds an average drinker score of 95.8. Enthusiasts frequently note that the wine has shed its early sternness, delivering tertiary notes of truffle, cedar, and leather alongside dark fruit.
Comparative benchmarks illustrate where the vintage sits within modern Right Bank hierarchy. The 2002 holds a critic average of 93.0, the 2004 averages 92.5 and the 2003 holds 94.0. The 1998 holds 99.5, the 2000 holds 98.8 and the 2005 holds 98.6.
Drinking window and maturation trajectory
The drinking window recorded for the vintage spans 2007 to 2051. The bottle currently delivers full aromatic complexity while retaining vibrant core fruit. The substantial tannic spine ensures that bottles kept under optimal conditions will develop comfortably for many years yet.
Cellar management remains decisive for achieving the full span of the window. Bottles stored at stable temperatures between ten and twelve degrees Celsius with consistent seventy percent humidity preserve structural integrity. Provenance is especially critical for Petrus, as secondary market trade demands verifiable chain of custody to guard against counterfeit stock.
Market valuation and trade liquidity
The 2001 has traded in 5 months of our recorded history, and last traded at £2,336 a bottle in June 2026. An asking price is what a merchant publishes and a trade is what a bottle actually sold for, so the two are shown separately rather than blended.
Other vintages of the era give context. Each figure comes from the same dated extract as the 2001's, so the years can be compared directly.
Common questions
What is the critic score for Petrus 2001?
Petrus 2001 holds a critic average of 95.1 across 8 published reviews in our dataset.
What is the current market price of Petrus 2001?
Current asks and trades for the 2001 are on its vintage page, dated to our latest extract. It last traded at £2,336 a bottle in June 2026.
What is the recommended drinking window for Petrus 2001?
The drinking window spans 2007 to 2051, and the wine is in its drinking phase with many years of potential remaining.
Who made the Petrus 2001 vintage?
Christian Moueix made the 2001, with Jean-Claude Berrouet, attached to Petrus from 1964 for more than four decades, as oenologist.
Sources
- Decanter Bordeaux 2000s complete guide, checked 2026-09-29
- Decanter Saint-Emilion and Pomerol vintage guide, checked 2026-09-29
- Decanter: Petrus wine, behind the legend, checked 2026-09-29
By WineExperts. First published , last updated . Figures from our tracked merchant prices and recorded sales; text prepared with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed above.