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Château Palmer
Garnering Third Growth status from the historic Classification of 1855, Château Palmer of the Margaux appellation is known for its forward-thinking practices, imaginative culture and world-class wines. Named after the reputable General Palmer of the British Army, the château is now owned by local negociants including the Mahler-Besse and Sichel families. Many believe Palmer’s reputation has exceeded its third growth ranking since its legendary performance in the 1961 vintage arguably exceeding First Growth Chateau Margaux in quality. It is very hard for people not to love this multidimensional wine that boasts bouquets of dark fruit, sweet tannins, age-ability and a rich personality.
Palmer 2010
$364
Tasting Notes
- WA96+
- Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the estate team regard the 2010 Château Palmer as their best since the 1983. This showing did nothing to suggest otherwise. It offers stunning precision on the nose: incredibly fresh and vibrant with the same spine-tingling level of mineralité as the 2005. What they both share is a Pauillac-like graphite seam that runs from start to finish. Like the 2005, there is a beguiling symmetry here, more focused and linear than the sumptuous 2009, yet with sensational length that makes you wonder what on Earth it will taste like in another 10-15 years. I would keep this in your cellar for another decade at least and it may well merit a higher score down the line. Tasted May 2015.
- JS98
- A purity of fruit here with plum and dark chocolate undertones. Spices and treacle tart as well. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a long, long finish. Very fine indeed. Fit, fruity and reserved. Superb.
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