1981 Palmer

Palmer

81Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

This is a relatively light, almost indifferent style of Palmer, lacking depth, and coming across as straightforward, with a simple plummy fruitiness intermingled with scents and flavors of herbs, oak, and cedar. It is medium bodied and austere for a Palmer. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 6/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 81/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 81/100

About The Producer

The producer

Ch. Palmer

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.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Margaux

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window