2007 Château Palmer Vin Blanc de Palmer

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  2/14/2010 - Papies wrote: 91 Points

  Had with friends who have family links with the Palmer and hence get some allocation of this first vintage. (see below for more details). Overall its a nice wine and very enjoyable. Light on the body and easy to drink.
  
  Chateau Palmer Blanc 2007 is the first vintage of this wine, made in tiny quantities and not for sale. Three barrels are produced, and they go only to shareholders in the company & family. This is nothing like other 'icon whites' from major Bordeaux chateaux, because it is bottled at a Vin de Table, and uses a distinctly unusual blend of grapes. The majority, 65% is Muscadelle, from a masal selection from Robert Plageoles in Gaillac, then 25% Sauvignon Gris. The rest is equally divided between Merlot Blanc and a little known grape variety called Lauzet, which grows mainly in Jurancon.
  
  I guess at the moment the vines are young and once this becomes stable we will see this as a commercial offering. At the moment is family only. Gladly we know some.

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