{"title":"Château Palmer","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Palmer, a \u003cstrong\u003eThird Growth estate\u003c\/strong\u003e in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eMargaux appellation,\u003c\/strong\u003e has consistently proven itself to be a standout Bordeaux producer, crafting wines that rival the famed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/first-growth-bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"First Growth Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Growths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of the region. The estate's consistent performance and high praise from critics have earned Chateau Palmer a reputation that far surpasses its initial standing on the \u003cstrong\u003eLeft Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Palmer History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally part of the vast estate of Chateau d'Issan, the vineyards gained independence as Chateau de Gascq under the de Gascq family. The estate’s legacy began in 1816 when Englishman General Charles Palmer first acquired the chateau. While the property changed hands over the centuries, its renown grew, and the estate achieved Third Growth status in the \u003cstrong\u003e1855 Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e. The chateau’s status reached new levels with the iconic 1961 vintage, which showcased Château Palmer's wines in an impressive light. This significant milestone established Palmer as a serious contender, producing wines of a quality comparable to those of the First Growth estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1843, Chateau Palmer witnessed a change in ownership as the Pereire family took the reins. Their substantial investments modernized the estate, giving rise to the picturesque chateau with its four turret-shaped towers and an outdoor village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 20th century saw Chateau Palmer transition through various hands. In 1938, a consortium of four families, including the Ginestet, Miailhe, Mahler-Besse, and Sichel families, jointly purchased the estate. The 1950s saw Jean Bouteiller managing Château Palmer, followed by a transformative shift in 2004 with the appointment of agronomist and oenologist \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Duroux\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under Duroux's leadership, Chateau Palmer entered a golden era, characterized by a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper Second: Chateau Palmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Palmer is among a select group of estates known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/super-second\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Super Second Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Super Seconds,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e a title bestowed upon properties that consistently perform above their official 1855 classification. Liv-Ex, an international wine trade platform that ranks Bordeaux producers biennially based on the same standards used in 1855, places Chateau Palmer at the top of the Second Growth category, above other reputable chateaux such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-leoville-las-cases\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Leoville Las Cases Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeoville-Las Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-cos-d-estournel\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chateau Cos d'Estournel\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCos d’Estournel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. As a Third Growth, Chateau Palmer's status as a front-runner in this elite category is particularly impressive, surpassing the expectations set by its official ranking and overshadowing many of its Second Growth counterparts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Palmer Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the guidance of Thomas Duroux, former winemaker of Tuscany’s famed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/ornellaia-wine\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ornellaia\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnellaia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Chateau Palmer continues to innovate and evolve. With a commitment to biodynamic practices and a focus on continuous improvement, the estate is well-positioned to maintain its status as a leading producer in the Margaux appellation for the foreseeable future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it comes to Bordeaux's third-classified growths, none can rival the magnificence of Chateau Palmer. Under the guidance of current wine director Thomas Duroux since 2004, Palmer has consistently displayed unparalleled excellence. Boasting three 100-point wines since 2015, Chateau Palmer has truly hit its stride under Duroux's meticulous watch. While officially classified as a third growth, this estate has transcended its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1855 classification, earning the distinction of a \"Super Second.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeparting from tradition, Duroux has introduced groundbreaking changes that have revolutionized the barrel aging process. While Bordeaux wines are traditionally aged in 225-liter barrels, Chateau Palmer takes a different path. After spending their initial year in 225-liter barrels, the wines are transferred to 3000-liter fuders. This unconventional approach has yielded impressive results for Chateau Palmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2010, Duroux spearheaded a significant cellar renovation, upgrading the pumping system to a gravity-fed one, modernizing sorting and bottling lines, and establishing a dedicated tasting room. The cellar now boasts 42 temperature-controlled vats, designed to facilitate precise, parcel-by-parcel vinification. Duroux's leadership in the cellar has directly contributed to the overall improvements at Chateau Palmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuroux's impact extends beyond the cellar walls. He has played a crucial role in swiftly converting Palmer's vineyards to 100% biodynamic farming. Starting with a single hectare in 2008, the entire vineyard transitioned to biodynamic practices by 2014, ultimately receiving certification in 2017. Duroux combines modern technology with biodynamic principles, utilizing infrared cameras since the 2009 harvest to determine the optimal moment for grape picking. Over the past two decades, Duroux has led a revolutionary transformation, elevating Chateau Palmer into one of Bordeaux's supreme estates.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau Palmer Vineyards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the distinguishing features of Chateau Palmer lies in the composition of its Grand Vin. A remarkable blend of \u003cstrong\u003e47% merlot, 47% cabernet sauvignon, and 6% petit verdot,\u003c\/strong\u003e an unconventional combination for a \u003cstrong\u003eleft bank Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, imparts Palmer's distinct elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalmer's vineyards, situated on a diverse range of soil variations encompassing 18 different gravel, clay, and sand types scattered across 106 parcels, contribute to the estate's uniqueness. With an \u003cstrong\u003eaverage vine age of 38 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and some parcels reaching up to 70 years old, the vineyards hold a rich history. Notably, one outstanding parcel, located just behind the Chateau, was not part of the estate during the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1855 classification. Leaving room for speculation as to whether this parcel would have enhanced the Chateau's standing back then. Regardless, Chateau Palmer consistently produces some of Bordeaux's most exceptional wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Palmer Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most notable aspects of Chateau Palmer's wines is the equal proportion of cabernet sauvignon and merlot in the blend, a rarity in the Cabernet-dominant Left Bank. The estate's well-draining gravel and moisture-retaining clay soils provide ideal conditions for both varieties to flourish, resulting in wines that showcase a delicate balance between the aromatic complexities each grape contributes to the final product. The inclusion of a small amount of inky petit verdot each year further enhances the wines' full-bodied structure and vibrant intensity, creating powerful yet supple styles that are highly prized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau Palmer \"Alter Ego\" Second Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlter Ego \u003c\/strong\u003eis\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eChateau Palmer's second wine, introduced with the 1998 vintage after the acquisition of 8 hectares of vineyards, and emerged as a distinctive expression of Chateau Palmer's terroir. Unlike traditional second wines, Alter Ego is celebrated as an independent and unique creation, originating from different plots and boasting a distinct blend. The label's introduction marked a departure from traditional classifications, embracing the philosophy that each wine should be valued on its own merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau Palmer Vintages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHaving a long-standing presence in the \u003cstrong\u003eMédoc \u003c\/strong\u003eregion, Chateau Palmer continues to operate at an exceptional level. While past vintages like 1928, 1961, 1983, and 1989 are celebrated as the estate's greatest, since 2014, Palmer's flagship wines consistently achieve \u003cstrong\u003escores of 97 points or higher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e: A legendary vintage, known by many as one of the last great classic vintages on the Left Bank. 2000 Palmer is praised by Decanter as \"opulent, exotic, succulent and crowd-pleasing...There is a brambly texture to the fruit with touches of iron filings and cigar box along with immensely ripe tannins and fresh acidity that combine to produce a truly great Palmer with clear appellation signature and a long life expectancy. There’s no doubt at all that this is going to keep powering on for decades ahead\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e: Remarkable and considered one of the greatest vintages on the Left Bank. Robert Parker exulted the 2005 Palmer as \"one of the great efforts of this superlative vintage...surprisingly opulent (it has a big percentage of Merlot), long, multi-dimensional and textured. This wonderfully pure, stunning wine once again performs as a first-growth. It should drink well for the next 20-25 years.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e: A powerful year, lending richness to wines in the form of ripe, dark fruit. Robert Parker praised this wine as \"one of the superstars of the vintage...[with] a sensational black\/purple color and a gorgeous nose of camphor, barbecue smoke, blackberry and cassis...This is a sensationally rich, full-throttle Palmer that could well end up being one of the all-time great wines made at this estate. It needs a good 7-10 years of cellaring and should keep for 50 or more years.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: Despite the challenging year, Bordeaux experienced a warm growing season that retained its freshness, resulting in healthy fruit and high-quality cuvées.  Wine critics agree on the exceptional quality of these wines, with Decanter awarding the 2020 Château Palmer an impressive 99 points. The publication praised the wine's \"glorious finesse, depth, density and length,\" further stating Château Palmer is “an amazing wine that deserves to be a first growth.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"palmer-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"NM98 \"Fairly light color, in contrast with the darker 1990. Elegant and complex bouquet, featuring a cornucopia of scents including jammy black fruits, cedar, mild spices, camphor, toast, tobacco, leather, truffle, and eucalyptus. Elegant in the mouth as well; full-bodied, yet refined and graceful. The 1989 is in perfect balance, with soft tannins and good acidity mingling effortlessly with the fruit. Extremely long, consistent, mesmerizing finish. In a “show of hands” voting, it was the 1989 that proved to to the “Wine of the Night,” beating the 1990 by two votes. It was almost as good as the 1961!\" NM for WJ May 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP97 \"Wafting from the glass with captivating aromas of dark berries, violets, sweet soil tones and black truffle, the 1989 Palmer is medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a suave, seamless profile, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid, perfumed finish. At its best, this is one of the vintage's finest wines.\" WK for TWA Dec 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM97 \"The 1989 Palmer has vied with the 1983 as the highlight of the decade, so it is fascinating to revisit it at 30 years old. It has a wonderful bouquet of degraded red berry fruit, singed leather and hints of game and mint, beautifully defined and still so fresh, yet undeniably old-school in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and still brimming with vigor, delivering a fine bead of acidity and a touch of cracked black pepper. A very detailed, engaging finish urges you back for another sip. A brilliant Palmer, and judging from this showing, it has another two decades of pleasure to give. Tasted from an ex-cellar bottle at the château.\" NM for VM Sep 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA97 \"Fleshy, stunningly fragrant, tobacco and crushed roses, very much a signature of older Palmer, so much finesse and gentle concentration, waves of delicate peonies, raspberries, cold ash, saffron, keeps coming back at you in waves of retro-olfaction, in its drinking window but with plenty of time ahead of it. Harvest 6 to 23 September. Served blind.\" JA for IB Jun 2024","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962654208059,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-1989-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1699662994"},{"product_id":"palmer-2001-750ml","title":"2001 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA95 \"Nose a little more subdued than the 2000, but this has the truffle, rosebud and woodsmoke combination of a Palmer that is at a perfect moment to share. Loganberry, raspberry, tobacco leaf, peony, mint leaf, the tannins are finessed and finely spun, tracing the outline of the fruit but not constricting it in any way. Waves of aromatics through the palate keep you hooked, this is nuanced, elegant, moreish, with so much Margaux appellation charater, and a juicy finish.\" JA for IB Dec 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS94 \"Alder and cedar aromas waft up from the core here, giving this a perfumed, incense-accented edge, while the silky but substantial structure lets the gently mulled plum, black currant and cherry flavors glide through. Shows a sanguine tang at the very end, displaying latent grip for further evolution. -- Blind '01\/'03\/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017).\" JM for WS Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR94 \"As the 1983 surprised many people for its success compared to 1982, so too is the 2001 Palmer, outgunning the 2000 on many of my recent tastings. I would not bet on it lasting as long as the 2000, but this is still young right now, with firm, still-muscular tannins and deep cassis fruits. An enjoyably balanced and subtle wine filled with charcoal and woodsmoke.\" JA for DR Nov 2020","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963276767291,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2001-F0L0C0","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2001-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521250"},{"product_id":"palmer-2001-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2001 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Case of 12 btls","description":"JA95 \"Nose a little more subdued than the 2000, but this has the truffle, rosebud and woodsmoke combination of a Palmer that is at a perfect moment to share. Loganberry, raspberry, tobacco leaf, peony, mint leaf, the tannins are finessed and finely spun, tracing the outline of the fruit but not constricting it in any way. Waves of aromatics through the palate keep you hooked, this is nuanced, elegant, moreish, with so much Margaux appellation charater, and a juicy finish.\" JA for IB Dec 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS94 \"Alder and cedar aromas waft up from the core here, giving this a perfumed, incense-accented edge, while the silky but substantial structure lets the gently mulled plum, black currant and cherry flavors glide through. Shows a sanguine tang at the very end, displaying latent grip for further evolution. -- Blind '01\/'03\/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017).\" JM for WS Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR94 \"As the 1983 surprised many people for its success compared to 1982, so too is the 2001 Palmer, outgunning the 2000 on many of my recent tastings. I would not bet on it lasting as long as the 2000, but this is still young right now, with firm, still-muscular tannins and deep cassis fruits. An enjoyably balanced and subtle wine filled with charcoal and woodsmoke.\" JA for DR Nov 2020","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963900473403,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-PK12-2001-F0L0C0","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon_1e1a7cf2-5e7b-43b7-a717-b36c134aec40.jpg?v=1586471870"},{"product_id":"palmer-2003-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Case of 12 btls","description":"Jane Anson 93Pts for Inside Bordeaux writes, \"Intense spice, majoring on smoked earth, pink pepper and black truffle notes, the fruit is softened, heading towards raspberry puree, crème de mure and fig. Plenty of freshness, with orange peel and graphite adding structure and texture. Soft rose petal colour around the edges shows the evolution overall, but there is still so much pleasure to be had here, and at least another decade of drinking. One of those vintages when you can really see the benefit that Bordeaux gets from being able to blend - far less Merlot was used in this wine than usual, because of the unusually high levels of ripeness and sugar that was found in the grape after the long hot summer (with temperatures reguarly breaking 40C during June, July and August)\" Published: Dec 7, 2021","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963901259835,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-PK12-2003-F0L0C0","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXPALPALM-PK12-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1588791803"},{"product_id":"palmer-2006-750ml","title":"2006 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA96 \"44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 56% Merlot. A clear step up from the 2004, even though the vintages were not dissimilar in style. A more delicate grain of tannins is on display, perhaps because 2006 was the first vintage where they took a more rigorous approach in the vineyard. Very dark fruits: cassis and bilberry. This is gentle in its spicing, finessed and expansive through the mid-palate, mouthwatering on the finish. Opens in waves as it sits in the glass.\" - JA for DR Dec 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nRP94 \"Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Palmer was wonderful out of barrel ten years ago and now in bottle, it fulfills its promise with a stunning, precise bouquet of maraschino, iodine, cassis and tobacco scents that seem a few years younger than its Margaux peers. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin that cloak its sweet core of cassis and blackcurrant fruit. However, what is so striking is the fineness of the tannin and just how well that oak is subsumed into the fabric of the wine. This is a long-term proposition: a great Margaux from Thomas Duroux.\" NM for TWA Jan 2016","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965364940859,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1724965055"},{"product_id":"palmer-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"Jane Anson 93Pts for Inside Bordeaux writes, \"Intense spice, majoring on smoked earth, pink pepper and black truffle notes, the fruit is softened, heading towards raspberry puree, crème de mure and fig. Plenty of freshness, with orange peel and graphite adding structure and texture. Soft rose petal colour around the edges shows the evolution overall, but there is still so much pleasure to be had here, and at least another decade of drinking. One of those vintages when you can really see the benefit that Bordeaux gets from being able to blend - far less Merlot was used in this wine than usual, because of the unusually high levels of ripeness and sugar that was found in the grape after the long hot summer (with temperatures reguarly breaking 40C during June, July and August)\" Published: Dec 7, 2021","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966594035771,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1750986644"},{"product_id":"palmer-2002-750ml","title":"2002 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP94 \"A successful wine for the vintage, this blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot boasts complex notes of menthol, black currants, plums, licorice, and a hint of cappuccino in its stunning aromatics. Dense, medium to full-bodied, with high levels of tannin in a big, full-bodied style (much in the spirit of such classic Bordeaux vintages as 1966, 1986, and 1996), this wine possesses superb purity and serious length, but should be purchased only by those with considerable patience and a good, cold cellar, since it will need plenty of time.\" RP Apr 2005\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA94 \"Plenty of upfront raspberry and blackberry fruits, not as elegant as the 2001 but with structure and concentration. Touches of white pepper spice, along with gunsmoke and cigar box as it opens, this is enjoyable and has a skip of acidity that keeps your mouth watering and keeps momentum drawing you forward through the palate. Harvest September 26 to October 7, 60% new oak. Palmer avoided some of the heavier rains that affected much of Bordeaux during harvest (just 5mm on this spot in the biggest storm of September 20), and was seen as one of the wines of the vintage. Impressive, and surprising.\" JA for IB Dec 2021","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966773932091,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2002-F0L0C0","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2002-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520806"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-2016-750ml","title":"2016 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD100 \"The finest vintage I’ve ever tasted from this estate, surpassing the 2009 and 2010, the 2016 Château Palmer is a blend of 47% each of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Petit Verdot, all of which was brought up in 65% new French oak. This magical effort reveals a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed rocks, and spring flowers, and it develops beautifully with time in the glass. Full-bodied, deep, incredibly concentrated and powerful, it nevertheless just glides over the palate with flawless purity and balance, present, ripe tannins, and a finish that just won’t quit. This is Bordeaux at its most regal and classic. It will be drinkable with just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for half a century.\" JD Feb 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG100 \"Technical Director Thomas Duroux and his team made one of the most brilliant wines of the 2016 vintage. Palmer is simply exceptional. Rich and dramatically sweeping in the glass, the 2016 is breathtaking. All the elements simply fall into place in a wine of mesmerizing beauty. The counterpoint of dark, sumptuous fruit and floral notes makes for an utterly compelling Palmer that will take its place among the estate's finest vintages. Dark cherry, lavender, spice and mocha are some of the many notes that build into a deep, substantial finish that is truly unforgettable. In a word: magnificent!\" AG for VM Jan 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Love the rosebud and peony character, very much majoring on a floral-strewed openier, liquorice bud, cassis, bilberry, cigar box, dried cranberry and elderflower, graphite and gunsmoke, concentrated and powerful, full of appellation and estate signature. 60% new oak.\" JA for IB Jan 2026","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44522284777709,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1753161113"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-palmer-margaux-bottle-750ml","title":"2018 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG100 \"The 2018 Palmer is even more impressive from bottle than it was from barrel, and that is saying something. Rich, exotic and beautifully layered, Palmer is a real head-turner in 2018. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, espresso and sweet floral notes build over time, but it is the wine's stunning depth and textural voluptuousness that elevate it into the realm of the truly sublime. As I wrote in my initial review, the 2018 Palmer is a freak of nature from yields of just 11 hectoliters per hectare harvested over an entire month. Mildew was especially punishing. There is no Alter Ego, just the Grand Vin. Kudos to CEO Thomas Duroux and his team for what I can only describe as a truly magical wine.\" AG for VM Mar 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"A memorable vintage for both good and bad reasons, with yields that dropped down to 11h\/h after mildew, but with a concentration and precision that is remarkable. This truly is a briliant wine. There are hints of dried fruit character, wrapped in the complexity of a wine stacked with cigar box, ripe berry fruit, dark chocolate, marmalade zest, turmeric and black pepper spice, layer upon layer, all served up with fresh acidites that make it moreish at the same time. Unusual, and beautiful.\" JA for IB Dec 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"Beautifully rich even on the nose, this makes you smile from the first moment. On the palate things are intense and concentrated, as you might expect with an 11hl\/ha yield (mildew-related). Upfront flavours major on big bitter chocolate with touches of smoke and grilled cedar, lots of savoury fruits and touches of reduction. Extremely impressive how layered and textured it is, though it really needs decades to reveal itself. There is the seductive floral edge of Palmer as it opens in the glass, but this is a muscular wine that needs time. 79% new oak. No Alter Ego in 2018. Bottled July 2020 after one year in barrel and a second year in larger Stockinger barrels for 20% of the crop to soften the oak influence. It's extremely hard for top estates to deliver consistency and innovation over decades; it really is like a sports team in that way, and this is a standout success in what was an extremely challenging year for Palmer.\" JA for DR Nov 2020\n","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272184115437,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1753161087"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-palmer-margaux-case-of-6-btls","title":"2018 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Case of 6 btls","description":"AG100 \"The 2018 Palmer is even more impressive from bottle than it was from barrel, and that is saying something. Rich, exotic and beautifully layered, Palmer is a real head-turner in 2018. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, espresso and sweet floral notes build over time, but it is the wine's stunning depth and textural voluptuousness that elevate it into the realm of the truly sublime. As I wrote in my initial review, the 2018 Palmer is a freak of nature from yields of just 11 hectoliters per hectare harvested over an entire month. Mildew was especially punishing. There is no Alter Ego, just the Grand Vin. Kudos to CEO Thomas Duroux and his team for what I can only describe as a truly magical wine.\" AG for VM Mar 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"A memorable vintage for both good and bad reasons, with yields that dropped down to 11h\/h after mildew, but with a concentration and precision that is remarkable. This truly is a briliant wine. There are hints of dried fruit character, wrapped in the complexity of a wine stacked with cigar box, ripe berry fruit, dark chocolate, marmalade zest, turmeric and black pepper spice, layer upon layer, all served up with fresh acidites that make it moreish at the same time. Unusual, and beautiful.\" JA for IB Dec 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"Beautifully rich even on the nose, this makes you smile from the first moment. On the palate things are intense and concentrated, as you might expect with an 11hl\/ha yield (mildew-related). Upfront flavours major on big bitter chocolate with touches of smoke and grilled cedar, lots of savoury fruits and touches of reduction. Extremely impressive how layered and textured it is, though it really needs decades to reveal itself. There is the seductive floral edge of Palmer as it opens in the glass, but this is a muscular wine that needs time. 79% new oak. No Alter Ego in 2018. Bottled July 2020 after one year in barrel and a second year in larger Stockinger barrels for 20% of the crop to soften the oak influence. It's extremely hard for top estates to deliver consistency and innovation over decades; it really is like a sports team in that way, and this is a standout success in what was an extremely challenging year for Palmer.\" JA for DR Nov 2020","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281099272429,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-PK06-2018-F0L0C0","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-PK06-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1752619865"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-palmer-margaux-bottle-750ml","title":"2022 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG98\"The 2022 Palmer is all class. Blackberry, mocha, spice, leather and espresso all meld together in a seamless, elegant Palmer that impresses with its sublime balance. All the elements are impeccably put together throughout. The only thing this is missing is perhaps a touch more energy. Even so, the 2022 is an exceptional Palmer. Yields were a minuscule 22 hectoliters per hectare. Small berries yielded a deep wine that needs time to fully emerge. As has been the case for a few years now, both Palmer and Alter Ego spend a year in small barrel and a second year in wood, a majority of that (65%) in cask.\" AG for VM Jan 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS98 \"Lots of creme de cassis with cedar, dried flowers, blackberries and dark cherries. Opulent and flamboyant. Full-bodied and layered, this grows with plush, velvety tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Extremely long and attractive in the finish. Well-designed in this ripe year. 51% merlot, 45% cabernet sauvignon, and 4% petit verdot. Best after 2029.\" JS Jan 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP97 \"Thomas Duroux and his team opted to wait to pick the 2022 Palmer in pursuit of full maturity, taking advantage of the resilience of the estate's terroirs, and they have followed up with a brilliantly executed élevage that has retained pure, vivid flavors despite the wine's ripeness and unctuosity. Bursting with aromas of blackberries, crème de cassis, mulberries and violets, it's full-bodied, velvety and enveloping, with a sumptuous core of rich, fleshy fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins, taking on more and more floral nuances as it sits in the glass. This is one of the Médoc's most sensual wines this year.\" WK for TWA Mar 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP97 \"The grand vin of Palmer is 45% Merlot, 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, and the yield was tiny this year, just 22 hl\/ha. This takes just over 70% of the crop, and the élevage was in 50% new barrels for the first year, in foudre for the second year. The aromatics present dark, concentrated but not dried fruits, with some rose-petal freshness, tinged with little veins of smoke, dark chocolate and liquorice. This translates onto a delightful palate, immediately defined and controlled, with a sinewy and savoury substance, slowly filling out in the middle with the generosity of the vintage, all dark berries, chocolate, smoke, leather and tar, supported by a finely knapped bed of tannins which wrap up the palate in a smoky, fresh, finely grained frame, and which persist into the finish with an electric energy. A great Palmer here, with density, form and panache, giving it super potential. The alcohol on the label is 14.5%.\" CK for TWI Jun 2025","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666360410349,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2022-F0L0C0","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774636322"},{"product_id":"2001-chateau-palmer-margaux-bottle-750ml-slightly-scuffed-label","title":"2001 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bottle (750ml) [slightly scuffed label]","description":"JA95 \"Nose a little more subdued than the 2000, but this has the truffle, rosebud and woodsmoke combination of a Palmer that is at a perfect moment to share. Loganberry, raspberry, tobacco leaf, peony, mint leaf, the tannins are finessed and finely spun, tracing the outline of the fruit but not constricting it in any way. Waves of aromatics through the palate keep you hooked, this is nuanced, elegant, moreish, with so much Margaux appellation charater, and a juicy finish.\" JA for IB Dec 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS94 \"Alder and cedar aromas waft up from the core here, giving this a perfumed, incense-accented edge, while the silky but substantial structure lets the gently mulled plum, black currant and cherry flavors glide through. Shows a sanguine tang at the very end, displaying latent grip for further evolution. -- Blind '01\/'03\/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017).\" JM for WS Feb 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR94 \"As the 1983 surprised many people for its success compared to 1982, so too is the 2001 Palmer, outgunning the 2000 on many of my recent tastings. I would not bet on it lasting as long as the 2000, but this is still young right now, with firm, still-muscular tannins and deep cassis fruits. An enjoyably balanced and subtle wine filled with charcoal and woodsmoke.\" JA for DR Nov 2020","brand":"Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49970614436077,"sku":"BDX:PAL:PALM-0750-2001-F0L1C0","price":322.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPALPALM-0750-2001-F0L1C0.jpg?v=1779146055"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/Palmer_Doppelganger_Collection.jpg?v=1726530616","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-palmer.oembed?page=3","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}