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2011 Ch. Palmer, Margaux

Ch. Palmer, Margaux
Palmer is a First Growth in everything but a 1855 Medal. I don’t think it has always been, although there are some fabulous famous older vintages. I don’t think it reached the heady height until the wine making was taken over by Thomas Deroux, a man who strives for total perfection. He really has taken something very special and created an Adonis. I think if the Gods had been just a little more kind this year with the weather, he would have achieved that again with his 2011. Climatics aside this is a truly outstanding wine and one of the few stars of this tricky year. Pure, intense but with focussed power that is rare anywhere this year. Rich but not blousey, perfumed but not tarty. Beautiful precision that’s heavenly to try.
(Simon Staples, Berrys’ Fine Wine Director)
Château Palmer

BBR Decanter Wine Spectator
18.5/20 18.5/20 92 - 95/100
Ch. Palmer, Margaux
Dense colour, ripe red and black fruits, superb concentration and controlled power, very polished and intensely expressive, 1st Growth quality.
(Decanter - Bordeaux 2011 coverage - April 2012)

BBR Decanter Wine Spectator
18.5/20 18.5/20 92 - 95/100
Ch. Palmer, Margaux
Shows an ample core of kirsch and bright cherry fruit that's very expressive, with flecks of white pepper, violet and tobacco. The racy acidity is well-embedded, and this has solid length, with a velvety edge in reserve that lets extra cassis and violet notes emerge. Should stretch out nicely during the rest of its élevage.
Wine Spectator's 2011 Top-Scoring Red Bordeaux
(James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, April 5, 2012)

BBR Decanter Wine Spectator
18.5/20 18.5/20 92 - 95/100
Ch. Palmer, Margaux
Product: 11934
Maturity: Drink 2020-2050 (For laying down)
Vintage: 2011
Origin: France » Bordeaux » Margaux Map of the region
Producer: Château Palmer
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 12.5% alcohol
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