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Tasting notes
Score 92-93/100 · James Suckling

Tangy and energetic with a deep intensity of black fruit and salt. Full and chewy. Juicy finish. Same excellent quality as the 2015. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

93
92-93/100

James Suckling

90
89-91/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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89 - 91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 89-91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2016 Vieux Château Palon is unapologetically rich and opulent in the glass. Super-ripe dark fruit, chocolate and sweet oak give the wine much of its racy, exotic personality. Readers who like bold reds will find much to admire. This delicious, flamboyant Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend from vineyards in Montagne Saint Émilion hits all the right notes. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com

88 - 90 points
Neal Martin
Score 88-90/100 · Neal Martin

The 2016 Vieux Chateau Palon was showing some warmth on the nose, a little smudged compared to other Right Bank 2016s. The palate is sweet and tarry on the entry and you think it might be overdone, but it pulls back during the second half to belatedly reveal quite a refined finish. It's a barrel sample of two halves at the moment, but I am cautiously optimistic for its showing when it is finally bottled. Apr 17, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2021-2033 Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2021-2033

89 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 89/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Vieux Chateau Palon rolls out of the glass with gregarious black plums and black cherries notes plus touches of stewed tea, bay leaves and tar. Full-bodied and rich with a velvety frame, the generously fruited palate reveals a little oak on the long finish. Nov 2018, www.robertparker.com

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