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1970 Chateau Palmer
- Margaux, France
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- $ 455 / 750ml
- Red - Savory and Classic
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Third Growth. Troisieme Grand Cru Classe in 1855.
Vineyard notes: "The nature of Château Palmer. In the heart of the Margaux appellation, 66 hectares of gravelly soil and grassy rows overlooking the Gironde estuary. Between this earth rich in ancient history, and these heavenly skies with their nurturing microclimate, vines flourish under the care of men and women. One terroir, three grape varieties: such is the horizon of Château Palmer."
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1970 Bottle (750ml)
Palmer, Chateau Palmer, 1970 / 750ml / Bordeaux
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1970 Bottle (750ml)
1970 Palmer - Margaux (Pre-arrival) (750ml) (en primeur)
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Highlights
- From Margaux, France
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 455 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Savory and Classic
- Bordeaux Blend Red
- Pairs well with Beef and Venison
Winery
Château Palmer is a wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of the Médoc. It was ranked as a third growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, although for many decades it has been consistently rated as one of the best...
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About the Product
- Region or Appellation
- Classification
- 3eme Grand Cru Classé
- Producer Notes
- The complexity of a terroir, the devotion of those who care for it, all to create wines of focus, balance, length and silk. A signature.
- Drinking Window
- Mature, ready to drink
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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0.0%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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44% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot & 9% Cabernet Franc
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Winemaker
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Thomas Duroux
- Management
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Bertrand Bouteiller
- Ownership
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Sichel, Mähler-Besse and Ginestet families
- Harvest date
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26th September - 16th October.
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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The nature of Château Palmer. In the heart of the Margaux appellation, 66 hectares of gravelly soil and grassy rows overlooking the Gironde estuary. Between this earth rich in ancient history, and these heavenly skies with their nurturing microclimate, vines flourish under the care of men and women. One terroir, three grape varieties: such is the horizon of Château Palmer.
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- Vintage Notes
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1970 is a very demonstrative vintage. A cold, rainy spring delayed the appearance of vegetation until April 14th. From then on, the vines benefited from ideal climatic conditions, with a beautiful month of June. Flowering occurred under excellent circumstances and the vineyard was beautiful. Not a single drop of rain fell in July. Severe thunderstorms in August accelerated the ripening process, which came to an end on 26th. The hot weather in September allowed for optimal maturity and excellent concentration. Picking began on the 26th. These conditions, close to perfection, produced a remarkable wine, which is often considered as one of the greatest between 1961 and 1982.
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About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Steak frites Main Course
- Minute steak with fries
- Contains: beef steak
- French
- Lamb rump Main Course
- With asparagus and hollandaise sauce
- Western
- Sirloin steak Main Course
- Western
- Cheddar Cheese Course
- British
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1970 vintage
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When to drink: 1990 to 2026
1970 Vintage
Tasted: Apr 2024
1970 Vintage
Tasted: Jun 1993
When to drink: 1990 to 2025
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User Ratings
(18)4.5
18 ratings
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Very Good
1970 Vintage Saved: 27-Nov-2019
Bu en 2005, superbe (95+), intact !
Excellent
1970 Vintage Saved: 7-Feb-2019
Mature claret
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$ 387
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$ 323
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$ 400
2019
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$ 305
2018
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$ 470
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$ 370
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$ 447
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$ 426
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$ 311
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$ 303
2012
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$ 349
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$ 384
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$ 454
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$ 522
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$ 304
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$ 323
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$ 339
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$ 492
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$ 316
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$ 345
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$ 379
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$ 473
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$ 500
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$ 463
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$ 634
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$ 300
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$ 399
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$ 475
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$ 745
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$ 551
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$ 376
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$ 345
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$ 318
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$ 522
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1970 Vintage: Bordeaux Learn more
Vintage quality: Legendary
Current condition: Likely past it
The 1970 vintage for Bordeaux was extremely good, some would even say legendary.
The growing season began with a long, cold winter and icy conditions continued into the spring, but fortunately warmed up enough to allow for both a good budburst and flowering. The sum...
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