Product description
Château Palmer was established in the first half of the nineteenth century by the English general, Charles Palmer. Although the estate was classified as a third growth in 1855 it is considered as a second nowadays.
Deep with intense aromas of blueberry, blackberry, liquorice and mineral notes. Very complex and rich on the palate with well integrated tannins and an amazing length.
Awards
A stunning success for the vintage, and possibly the Margaux of the year, this wine, which achieved 13.5% natural alcohol, is a blend of 51% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Loads of barbecue smoke, licorice, incense, blackberry, new saddle leather and forest floor notes jump from the glass of this dense, purple-colored wine. Extraordinarily intense and full-bodied, with plenty of tannin, but not the formidable structure of the 2010, this is going to be one of the longest-lived wines of 2008. It is full, rich, layered, and should be reasonably approachable with 3-4 years of bottle age, and will also keep for 30+ years.
- 94 pts Robert Parker, Wine Advocate