1999 Chteau Palmer

Gironde Plateau des Brauze Garonne River

Merlot 30 Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot

2004 Thomas Duroux Biodynamics

Margaux

54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

13.2%

750

(Robert Parker’s rating: 97+ points)
2017 Palmer

(James Suckling’s rating: 98 points)

Chteau Palmer 1999 is regarded as the 2nd Apostle in the manga,Drops of God

“All Great Terroir Overlook the River.” The vineyards in the Plateau des Brauzes, where the terraced deposit of gravelly soil swept along by the Garonne River throughout two ice ages. For four centuries, the teams at Chteau Palmer have devoted their talent, intelligence, and know-how to express the potential of its terroir.

The finesse and elegance of its Margaux roots, the softness and sophistication of its texture, the nobility of leather and the gentle caress of velvet. As Merlot the old vines are planted in the 1930s, provides the Chteau Palmer wines with generosity and suppleness. Cabernet Sauvignon gives Palmer their restrained power and rich substance. Lastly, the long untamed Petit Verdot adding an essential spiced touch.

The winery has led by the talented winemaker, Thomas Duroux, since 2004. He has converted led the winery biodynamic viticulture and avoid the use of sulphur dioxide after the 2014 vintage, who strongly believed that these are good for the expression of the wines in the long term.

Appellation:
Margaux, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

Alcohol Content:
13.2%

Volume:
750mL

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 97+ points)
The deep garnet-purple colored, 2017 Palmer gives a very serious nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry preserves with hints of cedar chest, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star anise plus exotic wafts of sandalwood and cassia. Medium-bodied, the palate features fantastically vibrant, crunchy black fruits with a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced.

(James Suckling’s rating: 98 points)
Very perfumed and subtle with dried flowers and citrus, as well as blue fruit. Full-bodied with wonderfully diffused, integrated tannins that just run over the edges of the wine. Its extremely polished and very, very long. Fresh and bright. Energetic finish. A thoughtful wine. Drink after 2023.