Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: PALM160
A great result for this Chateau this vintage. After the First Growths this is traditionally one of the highest performing châteaux, along with Ducru Beaucaillou, Cos d'Estournel and Leoville Las-Cases and it is always in high demand. With more Merlot than Cabernet in the blend and a miserly yield of only 28hl/ha , this is an inky black cassis filled wine, dense, beautifully polished and finely textured.

Château Palmer

Château Palmer is a true star of the Margaux appellation, situated on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region. Named after a British officer, Major General Palmer, who settled in Bordeaux in 1814, it is located in the centre of the Margaux appellation, and its vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 5%) lie on a sparse gravel plateau. Third Classified Growth of the official classification of 1855,Palmer was established as a S...

97 points James Suckling "This is mind-blowing with complex and superb aromas of dried flowers, blackcurrants and raspberries. Full-bodied, yet polished and velvety with lots of tension and intensity. Layers of fruit and character. Finishes with pure fruit, hazelnuts and minerals. About 20 hectares of 55 hectares were from biodynamically grown grapes. Try in 2022. Stunning." (2/2015)
Enjoy with braised lamb with giant white beans.

Robert Parker, 2015: "Château Palmer is one of the vintage’s superstars. Opaque purple, with a gorgeous nose of blueberry, blackberry fruit, licorice, incense and graphite, the wine has a multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like richness, stunningly well-integrated acidity, tannin, wood, and alcohol, a finish of close to 45 seconds and a full-bodied mouthfeel. This is a great wine from Margaux in 2012 and one of the vintage’s most remarkable efforts."

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