2015 Château Palmer
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Tasting notes
Tasted blind. Blackish garnet. Slightly tired, dried fruit on the nose. No – that’s too harsh. It does have some life! So I will change my mark from 14.5. ( There was a particularly wide spread of scores for this wine and when its identity was revealed I wondered if it might have been an imperfect bottle). (JR)
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
The 2015 Palmer has an opulent, high-toned bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and cassis fruit. This is typical Palmer in many ways, though you could well argue that it's not as nuanced as the Rauzan-Ségla. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky texture, stunning balance and poise with white pepper-tinged black fruit, gentle grip and a very persistent and satisfying finish. Bon vin !
Luscious without shouting, expanding slowly, surely and confidently through the palate, silky tannins, satin and pumice stone, great appellation signature with its floral pillow and savoury spiced raspberry and crushed rocks. 60% new oak. Thomas Duroux director. Harvest September 22 to October 7. At this point the estate was fully in conversion, working 100% organically and biodynamically.
Deep ruby in colour, so much texture to this wine you really can sink into it. A fist of blueberry, raspberry and cassis fruit, with juice running right through. A sense of energy and irresistable momentum that pushes forward just as the liquorice, slate and pummice stone minerality work to pull you back in. Hard to resist, this is just a wonderfully impressive vintage, dense and structured tannins with gunsmoke, grilled cedar and a smile on the finish. Harvest September 22 to October 7. At this point the estate was fully in conversion, working 100% organically and biodynamically. 60% new oak.
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.