Classificatie | Troisième Cru Classé |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Chateau Palmer |
Jaar | 2012 |
Land | Frankrijk |
Streek | Bordeaux, Margaux |
Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Alcohol % | 13.5% |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | In OWC, Rekease 2022 |
Etiket | Perfect |
Voorraad | 17 |
Conditie | In OWC, Rekease 2022 |
Etiket | Perfect |
Conditie | In originele houten kist |
Etiket | Perfect |
Conditie | Uit originele houten kist |
Etiket | Perfect |
The 2012 Palmer's inky/purple color is more saturated than most Margaux's, and it offers complex notes of blackberries, cassis, licorice, truffle and spring flowers. The wine is dense, rich and full-bodied with a muscular appeal, but the tannins, as high as they are, are sweet and well-integrated. None of the new oak used during the wine-s upbringing is noticeable. Interestingly, this wine showed no evidence of dilution from the October 7-9 rainfall. I suspect it will require 3-4 years of cellaring, and should last for two decades.
Score: 92-95
Juicy, with a bright leafy note framing the dark plum and blackberry fruit. Lots of singed alder and spice notes flow through the finish, which has solid but integrated grip. A buried iron edge emerges in the end.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.
Rekease 2022
Score: 92-95
Juicy, with a bright leafy note framing the dark plum and blackberry fruit. Lots of singed alder and spice notes flow through the finish, which has solid but integrated grip. A buried iron edge emerges in the end.
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.