Château Palmer, Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC


Château Palmer, Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep purple-black in color.

NOSE
Strong aromas leaps from the glass with freshly macerated blue and black fruits: wild blueberries, blackberries and black cherries plus hints of licorice, rose hips, and oolong tea with a waft of truffles.

PALATE
Medium-bodied, very finely crafted with exquisitely ripe and smooth yet firm tannin and sporting great mid-palate intensity and wonderful freshness, it finishes long and minerally.

AGEING
It was matured in 60-65% new French oak for approximately 21 months.

PAIRING
Best paired with roasted lamb, grilled beef fillet, or duck. Its complex notes of violets and blackberry are enhanced by earthy dishes like truffles, mushrooms, or roasted poultry.

RATING

98pts

97pts

4.4

4.4
Vivino
Grape Variety
54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
Vintage
2017
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Categories: Red, France
Tags: 2017, Imported, Wine
Technical Data
Alcohol: 13.5%
Appearance
Deep purple-black in color.
Nose
Strong aromas leaps from the glass with freshly macerated blue and black fruits: wild blueberries, blackberries and black cherries plus hints of licorice, rose hips, and oolong tea with a waft of truffles.
Palate
Medium-bodied, very finely crafted with exquisitely ripe and smooth yet firm tannin and sporting great mid-palate intensity and wonderful freshness, it finishes long and minerally.
Ageing
It was matured in 60-65% new French oak for approximately 21 months.
Pairing
Best paired with roasted lamb, grilled beef fillet, or duck. Its complex notes of violets and blackberry are enhanced by earthy dishes like truffles, mushrooms, or roasted poultry.
Sweetness Acidity Tannin Body Alcohol

Flavor Profile Summary

Sweetness 3 / 5
Acidity 3 / 5
Tannin 3 / 5
Body 3 / 5
Alcohol 3 / 5
Vintage 2017
Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
by Producer Château Palmer
by Style Dry
Wine Type Red
Region Bordeaux
Country of Origin France