2020 Chateau Palmer 1500ml

98 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Massively rich already with density and opulence, this powerful wine is half-and-half Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The dark tannins presage aging for many years. Drink from 2027.

96 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, deep core, delicate rim brightening. Fine noble wood touch, some cedar and graphite, black berries, nuances of juniper, a touch of bergamot. Juicy, fine cassis nuances, fresh black cherries, integrated tannins, freshly structured, mineral, cool style, long lasting, fine savouriness on the finish, has maturity and certain ageing potential, an elegant food companion.

Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

Vivid colours, and the aromatics grab hold straight away. This is intense and concentrated, elegant, balanced and classical, all about the texture which is velvety and seductive with softly-grained tannins. Moves oh so slowly through the palate with dozens of layers to get hold of. The overall feel is precise, slow and seductive, with appellation and estate signature at every turn. Sappy, hawthorn freshness, rosemary, redcurrant, tobacco, cigar box and dark chocolate shavings on the finish. 3.77pH, 78IPT, 55% of overall production, with 13% press wine.