Château Palmer
Château Palmer has a rich history dating back to 1814 when Colonel Charles Palmer acquired the property, then known as Château de Gascq, from a recently divorced lady. Recognizing the quality of the wine produced there, Palmer renamed it Château Palmer. He expanded the vineyards significantly and later sold the estate to the Pereire family in 1843. The Pereire family invested in modernizing the château and built the iconic structure in 1856. Over the years, Château Palmer went through various ownership changes and is currently majority-owned by the Mahler-Besse and Sichel families. The estate has always embraced modern technologies to enhance its winemaking facilities.
“The dense ruby/purple-hued 2006 Palmer reveals sweet aromas of melted licorice, underbrush, toast, plums, and black cherries. Outstanding density, a medium to full-bodied style, and a personality that recalls 1996, this blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot possesses moderately high tannins as well as plenty of aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028.” - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
The 2013 Château Palmer is a combination of 49% Merlot and 51% Cabernet Sauvignon.
It exudes opulence, displaying the characteristic plushness of Palmer, abundant with flavors of black cherries, cassis, and blueberries, along with subtle notes of dried violet.
The palate is medium-bodied, adorned with fine tannins, and balanced with well-judged acidity, leading to a refined and robust finish.
“The 2018 Palmer is composed of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot. The wine has a 3.83 pH and 14.3% alcohol. Very deep garnet-purple in color, it explodes from the glass with atomic scents of blackberry preserves, crème de cassis and blueberry pie, plus suggestions of red roses, clove oil, dark chocolate and cedar chest with hints of Chinese five spice and menthol. The full-bodied palate is decadently styled, offering layer upon layer of black fruit preserves and exotic spices, framed by exquisitely plush tannins and seamless freshness, finishing wonderfully fragrant and with epic length. It's an amazingly beautiful beast of a wine—one for the hedonists! Drink: 2023 - 2053” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
