1989 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Magnum (1.5L)

1989 Palmer - Wine Advocate # 95 - Oct 1994: Tasted 6 Times Since Bottling With Consistent Notes. Palmer has done a magnificent job with their 1989, which continues to be a wine of immense seduction. The expansive, rich, fat texture owes its opulence to the high percentage of Merlot used by this property. Opaque deep ruby/purple, this full-bodied, satiny wine has considerable alcoholic clout, is low in acidity, but splendidly concentrated and abundantly full of velvety tannins. It will be fascinating to see if this wine ultimately rivals the great Palmers made in 1983, 1970, 1966, and 1961. This is a thrilling 1989! Anticipated maturity: Now-2012.
Chateau Palmer Third Growth, Troisieme Grand Cru Classe, Margaux