1955 Palmer
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Neal Martin
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 1955 Château Palmer is one of those venerable wines that I am so glad to have observed over a period of time. Initially it seems a little overshadowed by the 1953, feels a little rustic and disjointed, missing some detail. Coming back later, however, there is a magical transformation. The bouquet reveals a sublime, sorbet-like freshness with vibrant red cherry and strawberry fruit that "dances" with abandon. The palate is underpinned by candied red fruit that is sorbet fresh, with racy acidity and a sense of energy and animation on the finish that is entrancing. This is another great 1955 Left Bank wine from one of the most underrated post-war vintages. Tasted May 2015.
Tasted at the Chateau Palmer vertical in London, the 1955 Chateau Palmer is one of those venerable wines that I am so glad to have observed over a period of time. Initially it seems a little overshadowed by the 1953, feels a little rustic and disjointed, missing some detail. Coming back later, however, there is a magical transformation. The bouquet reveals a sublime, sorbet-like freshness with vibrant red cherry and strawberry fruit that "dances" with abandon. The palate is underpinned by candied red fruit that is sorbet fresh, with racy acidity and a sense of energy and animation on the finish that is entrancing. This is another great 1955 Left Bank wine from one of the most underrated post-war vintages. Tasted May 2015. May 2016, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Ch. Palmer is one of the finest producers in Bordeaux. The Margaux Third Growth is known for its significant plantings of old-vine Merlot, typically representing a large portion of the blend and responsible for the generous and supple style Ch. Palmer is known for.