The short answer
As of September 2026, merchants ask a median of £5,250 a bottle for Petrus 2009 in 750ml bottles, from 3 merchant asks.
Petrus 2009 stands as one of the most acclaimed modern releases from Pomerol, holding a critic average of 99.2 across 6 published reviews in this site's dataset. Produced from the estate eleven-hectare vineyard situated on the famous buttonhole of blue clay, the 2009 vintage yielded exceptional Merlot characterised by deep concentration, velvety tannins, and remarkable balance. Decanter rated the St-Emilion and Pomerol 2009s five out of five: luscious wines with high alcohol, where the best do not lack tannin. The drinking window recorded for the vintage spans 2018 to 2060, and the wine is accessible now while retaining the structural stamina required for multi-decade cellar evolution. Merchant asks and completed trades for the 2009 are shown separately on this site's vintage chart, because an asking price is what a merchant publishes and a trade is what a bottle actually sold for. Every figure there is dated to the same extract, so the 2009 can be compared directly with the 2005 and 2010.
Growing season and harvest in Pomerol
Petrus 2009 was shaped by a growing season that Decanter describes as extremely warm and even. A mild but rainy April gave way to fine weather in May, leading to swift and even flowering in late May and early June. According to Decanter, rainfall was short as September approached, and the Merlot-dominated Right Bank produced strong, powerful wines, although hydric stress in some of the sandier zones of St-Emilion and Pomerol brought high alcohol and drier tannins.
Winemaker Olivier Berrouet made the wine from Merlot. September had 50 hours more sunshine than average and just 48mm of rain, against a 30-year average of 90mm. Petrus produces an average of 30,000 bottles a year.
Critical reception of Petrus 2009
Wikipedia lists 2009 among the vintages generally recognised as the best of Petrus. The vintage holds a critic average of 99.2 across 6 published reviews in our dataset.
Consumer feedback adds a second view. Independent platforms record an average drinker score of 97.1 from 23 drinker ratings. Drinkers highlight generous flavours of dark plum, black cherry, dried flowers, and licorice. The label does not use the word chateau, relying entirely on the reputation of the Moueix family and the unique terroir of Pomerol. The 2009 vintage reinforces that position through unforced power and precision.
Comparative pricing and vintage benchmarks
Merchants in our dataset ask a median of £5,250 a bottle, drawn from 3 merchant asks. The 2009 has traded in 14 months of our recorded history, and last traded at £3,312 a bottle in October 2025. 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.
Older landmark releases give a wider frame. The 1989 holds 100.0 and last traded at £2,833 a bottle in June 2026. Each figure comes from the same dated extract as the 2009's, so the years can be compared directly.
Drinking window and maturation profile
The drinking window recorded for the vintage spans 2018 to 2060. Bottles opened today reveal an open and expansive profile, characterised by sweet, melted tannins and generous fruit concentration.
Cellar maturation will continue to reveal tertiary depth over the coming decades. Proper storage between ten and twelve degrees Celsius with stable humidity will allow the secondary notes of truffle, tobacco, and crushed stones to emerge fully between 2030 and 2050. The dense structural core ensures that well-kept bottles will comfortably reach the close of the window.
Market acquisition and provenance verification
Acquiring physical bottles requires careful scrutiny. Because Petrus is one of the most counterfeited wines in the world, collectors must insist on documented provenance, original wooden cases, and pristine capsule and label conditions. Verification of merchant source and storage records is essential before completing a transaction.
Limited production keeps market liquidity low across global auction houses and private merchant networks.
Common questions
What is the critic score for Petrus 2009?
Petrus 2009 holds a critic average of 99.2 across 6 published reviews in our dataset.
What is the retail price of Petrus 2009?
Current asks and trades for the 2009 are on its vintage page, dated to our latest extract. Merchants in our dataset ask a median of £5,250 a bottle. It last traded at £3,312 a bottle in October 2025.
What is the recommended drinking window for Petrus 2009?
The drinking window spans 2018 to 2060, with the wine accessible now while holding potential for several decades of cellaring.
What grape variety is used in Petrus 2009?
Petrus 2009 is made from Merlot grown on the historic blue clay buttonhole of Pomerol.
Sources
- Decanter: 2009 vintage guide for Bordeaux, checked 2026-09-29
- Wikipedia: Petrus (wine), 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.