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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.
Tasting Notes
- JS94
- This is amazing for the second wine with incredible white truffle, stone and currant character. Purity of fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, silky and refined. Fantastic length. Better in 2018 but almost impossible to resist now. Incredible.
- WA93
- Another brilliant example from administrator Thomas Duroux and his team, the intense second wine, Palmer’s 2012 Alter Ego (51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot), offers up plenty of blackberry and crème de cassis notes along with some spring flowers, licorice and subtle background oak. Opulently textured, full-bodied and stunning, this is an outrageously successful second wine to drink over the next 12-15 years.
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