It turns out Chateau Petrus isn't priceless after all

by Gretchen Roberts, Posted Oct 15th 2008 @ 2:00PM

If you've got $7,000 stashed away somewhere and are totally bored on your vacation at the Royal Hideaway Playacar, an all-inclusive resort on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, you can take a private wine class with the resort's wine expert that includes a bottle of 1986 Chateau Petrus.

For those not in the know, Petrus is the most expensive and famed Chateau in Bordeaux, which makes the wine possibly the most expensive and famed in the world (though Domaine de la Romanee-Conti in Burgundy just might have topped it in recent vintages). Regardless, Petrus is the ultimate wine porn, made mostly of Merlot in the grape's most exquisite expression.

The Petrus is at the center of the $7,000 experience, served with a three-course dinner on the beach that's perfectly paired to the wine.

Or, you could just spend $1,200 to $2,000 on a bottle of the Petrus and drink it at home, sans the beach experience.

Filed Under: Drink Recipes
Tags: chateau petrus, mexico, petrus, wine

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10-15-2008 @2:42PM Lesley said... I was complaining at paying $100 for a bottle of Pinot while in Egypt, I appreciate fine wines but $7000!
I think this may go well with my Lamb Shanks...but on the other hand, perhaps just a glass or two of Merlot bought from the local supermarket. :0)

http://www.cookingwiththejoneses.com/not-so-italian-recipes/main-course/lamb-shanks-roasted-onion/
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10-16-2008 @2:26PM susan solarz said... Very interesting. I wonder if you can recork and save for the next day?I love a great bottle and the perfect meal. Does guilt get in the way?
Susan@winebuys.com
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