Château Palmer - Margaux 2012

Château Palmer is a leading wine estate in Margaux. Within its appellation, Palmer is certainly the closest rival to their first growth neighbour, Château Margaux. Although officially ranked a third growth, at their best the wines of Palmer are among the greatest anywhere in Bordeaux.

Chateau Palmer is aged in an average of 50% to 70% new, French oak barrels for the first 12 months of the aging process before 40% of the wine is transferred to large, oak foudres for the remainder of the aging, which is usually between 18 to 20 months.

"Château Palmer is one of the vintage's superstars. Opaque purple, with a gorgeous nose of blueberry, blackberry fruit, licorice, incense and graphite, the wine has a multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like richness, stunningly well-integrated acidity, tannin, wood, and alcohol, a finish of close to 45 seconds and a full-bodied mouthfeel. This is a great wine from Margaux in 2012 and one of the vintage's most remarkable efforts. Anticipated maturity: 2022-2040+. The final blend was 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot." - 96 Points, Wine Advocate 

"With great depth of fruit, this plush, ripe wine also has dense tannins for aging, layers of acidity and a tight structure. However, it's the fruit that makes this wine, with its waves of black currants and aromatic blueberries. The wood just touches the flavors to promise serious aging. Drink from 2022." - 95 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Producer: Château Palmer

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Appellation: Margaux

Vintage: 2012

Size: 750ml