The aromas to this are a reference for Pomerol with truffles, black olives, black licorice and dark fruit. Even brown sugar. Full-bodied, layered and multi-dimensional. Chocolate underlines the character above. The perfect tannin texture, length and balance make you think you're dreaming. All about harmony and beauty. Love to taste it now but needs at least five or six years.

100 points, JamesSuckling.com (February 2018)

There is so much going on with Petrus in 2015 that you should just pull up a chair and relax, don't expect to be going anywhere soon. Aromatic persistency keeps reaching in, pulling you further alongside. There is a soft quality to the tannins that allows the black fruit to be both juicy and sweet. High alcohol is balanced by freshness - a pH of 3.5 is relatively rare on these sticky clay soils - unleashing waves of flavour, including bergamot, smoky tea, black olives and rich cherry. The persistency is crazy - I had to get my notes back out two or three times to take down additional flavours because it just kept giving something more. And it makes you smile! What more do you want? Bottled in June, but will not be sent out to customers until April 2018. 50% new oak.

100 points, Decanter (December 2017)

The 2015 Petrus has a fresh, detailed yet quite understated bouquet of black fruit, pencil box, smoke and light tarry aromas - very succinct and classy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, and linear and quite strict in style, which might explain why I knocked off a point compared to my note in January 2018. But it gently builds in intensity to a grippy, graphite-infused finish with that subtle Japanese seaweed tincture I observed previously. Classic in style, this will benefit from several years in bottle. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.

98+ points, Vinous (January 2019)

Powerful and brooding as a young wine from barrel, the 2015 Pétrus has developed exquisite finesse and nuance to play off its natural concentration. Winemaker Oliver Berrouet has always spoken of small berry size as one of the signatures of 2015. To be sure, there is plenty of textural richness and overall intensity. At the same time, the 2015 exudes tons of freshness and vibrancy. Berrouet gave the 2015 18 months in French oak, 50% new. Quite simply, the 2015 is a stratospheric wine with a very bright future.

97+ points, Vinous (December 2017)

Served by Philip Shaw to compare and contrast with his new Hoosegg releases form Australia.
Shaded, rich, nicely aromatic, and slightly charred in a nice way. Layered and rich and very sumptuous on the finish. Tannins well covered by fruit. Very rich and broad and subtle. Spicy, long and rich.

19 points, JancisRobinson.com (September 2018)

Picked 15-29 September. Long period for such a small property! pH 3.7.
Not the deepest crimson of the lot. Exotic, super-charming nose. And lovely freshness on the palate. Almost Cabernet Franc-like (very ripe Cabernet Franc)! Hint of decongestant medicine! Something sweet and peppery. Not too big, but super-opulent. Great charm and intensity on the palate. Quite difficult to see the tannins; they emerge only at the end. You shouldn't need to wait too long for this. Wonderful persistence. The most beautiful ink you will ever encounter. Lots of energy.

18.5 points, JancisRobinson.com (September 2016)

When I asked winemaker Olivier Berrouet about his greatest challenges in 2015, he replied, “Our biggest challenge is to avoid all the temptations you can have in the vineyard and in the cellar. You can go too far. With our job, if you go too far, you can’t go back. Little steps are best.” His comments eloquently explain the immense pressure of handling a seemingly pressure-less vintage like 2015 in Pomerol. But, with the devil in all the many details that are involved in the pursuit of wine perfection, if anyone has that devil by the horns, it is this incredibly talented young winemaker.

100 points, Wine Advocate (February 2018)

A stunning wine from the ever-youthful Olivier Berrouet and his team, which may well get 100 points from me on release in bottle. Who needs Cabernet Franc for added freshness in 2015 when you have a terroir and winemaking as good as this? Pure, subtle and refined, this has more tannin and backbone than you think. It’s just that the fruit is so seductive you don’t notice it. A wine that justifies some of the hype about the vintage. Drink 2025-40.

99 points, timatkin.com (4/2016).

There is fascinating restraint on the nose and also very controlled delivery of flavour on the palate which is unnerving and impressive in equal measure. Unlike many Pomerols in 2015, there is no explosion of aromatic intensity and sweetness, nor is there any noticeable oak or heat. The absence of lushness and overt fruit makes you dive deeper into the glass and when you immerse yourself in this wine you find elemental power and immense length. The tempo with which this wine unravels is determined by the wine and not by the taster. Seemingly lighter and more tender than some vintages, but still with latent power and intensity, this is a beguiling wine with layers of silky fruit and hypnotic depth As it opens in the glass there is no trace of exuberance, just a controlled, measured release of energy. Rather than a wine which is maquillé this wine has natural, unforced beauty and the reason for its individuality and depth of fruit is the extremely long extraction. The fruit was in such good condition that rather than a typically short fermentation they decided to allow the pristine fruit the opportunity to extract profound, deeper notes that are rarely seen. The word ‘natural’ is bandied about these days and yet it is rarely used in these instances -- the elemental, natural beauty of this vintage of Pétrus is utterly compelling. 

19.5/20 points, matthewjukes.com (4/2016).

The best yet from winemaker Olivier Berrouet (first vintage 2008). 30% of the crop was declassified. Lots of lift and energy. Lively aromatic expression with floral, dark fruit and licorice notes. Palate ripe, juicy and refreshing, the texture smooth and polished. Structured attack and then great depth and persistence. Powerful but with charm. 

97 points, James Lawther MW (4/2016).

This is like drinking liquid black currants and blackberries. The wine has great intensity and richness from the superbly generous Merlot. The wood aging shows as a hint in the background, with the bold black fruit and ample acidity dominating. Drink from 2026.

100 points, Wine Enthusiast (April 2018)

The 2015 Chateau Petrus is undoubtedly one of the gems in the vintage and will probably merit a perfect score in another decade. Even so, it has the sexy, exotic nature of the vintage front and center and offers a huge perfume of black currants, kirsch liqueur, Asian spices, and incense. As always, this beauty is 100% Merlot that was brought up in 50% new wood in 2015. A wine that opens up beautifully with time in the glass, it has beautiful mid-palate depth, sweet, sweet tannins, and voluptuous yet weightless texture that needs to be tasted to be believed. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, count yourself lucky, and enjoy over the following 3-4 decades.

99 points, JebDunnuck.com (February 2020)

Reserved right now, but there is a well of blackberry, boysenberry and plum coulis flavors in reserve here, infused with black tea, anise and singed spice elements. Remarkably silky, elegant and extremely long, this unfurls ever so slowly in the glass, beguiling with texture and fruit purity. Best from 2022 through 2042. 2,500 cases made.

96 points, Wine Spectator