2019 Chateau Palmer

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Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This is a very fine wine with a serious structure that is cushioned by the generous black fruits. It is so balanced, smooth with velvet behind the great tannins. The wine will age for many years. Drink from 2028. Organic and biodynamic.

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Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Deep dark ruby in colour with an opaque core, purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, aromas of blackberry and black cherry, a hint of fine oak and nougat, a fine nutty touch, candied orange zest, some liquorice, and subtle hints of marzipan. The palate is powerful, complex, and tightly woven, with a finesse-rich structure, supporting tannins, black forest berry fruit, spicy and darkly fruited on the lingering finish. Still very undeveloped and reserved overall, with subtle sweetness on the aftertaste, a Vin de Garde, a long-distance runner that still requires patience. (2030-2060).

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Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

Iris and violet aromatics swirl out of the glass. In the mouth, things are velvet in texture and packed with concentrated cassis puree and blackberry fruit, gentle spice, soft charcoal and sappy tannins, with the whole thing just slowly slowly expanding and building through the palate, tightening its grip as it reaches the close of play. The Palmer signature of energy and precision is here in spades, and altogether the wine is both measured and elegant, with textbook floral Margaux character, while being extremely juicy, creamy and enjoyable, with a mouthwatering salinity on the finish - up there with the very best vintages of this estate. Low SO2, as has been the case for a few years now in line with biodynamic principles. Back to normal yield this year of (a very welcome I would imagine) 45hl/ha. Harvest September 19 to October 19. 60% new oak, likely to be in barrels for the first year then large sized oak casks for the second year. 55% of overall production in the 1st wine.