Retail $120. 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot. I had a dinner for a few of my tasting friends and one brought this Palmer. i do not have much experience with the brand, but it is safe to say that it is a solid effort, even given what turned out to be a difficult or "off" year in the region. Good, but short of "ample" fruit on the nose, along with a healthy dose of menthol. The palate is fruity, sure, but in the most reserved way, with a driving acidity, and touches of spice. Not anyone's idea of a "great" Bordeaux, but I will take a glass of this all day long.
Pronounced on the nose with blackcurrant, violet, blackberry, black currant leaf, black plum, mint, graphite, nutmeg, cedar, tobacco and leather. Developing.
Pronounced and dry on the palate. High acidity, high tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, long finish.
Can drink now but has potential for aging.
Very nice, fresh and elegant, perfumed wine. Would like to see what Palmer can do in better vintages!
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1/21/2024 - Tineke v wrote:
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1/20/2024 - Mr Coone Likes this wine: 93 Points
High intensity and cherry-red in the glass with some evolution.
Aroma's of black pepper, cedar, prunes, pencil and already a small hint of leather. Soft on the palate and absolutely "a point".
The wine shows younger than it actually was, but has it all. The fruit, the secondary aroma's and also already small tertiary hints.
Drink now.
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4/5/2023 - Candle of Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Peak performance of this vintage.
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3/25/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $120. 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot. I had a dinner for a few of my tasting friends and one brought this Palmer. i do not have much experience with the brand, but it is safe to say that it is a solid effort, even given what turned out to be a difficult or "off" year in the region. Good, but short of "ample" fruit on the nose, along with a healthy dose of menthol. The palate is fruity, sure, but in the most reserved way, with a driving acidity, and touches of spice. Not anyone's idea of a "great" Bordeaux, but I will take a glass of this all day long.
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11/1/2022 - Irish_Wine wrote: 92 Points
Deep ruby.
Pronounced on the nose with blackcurrant, violet, blackberry, black currant leaf, black plum, mint, graphite, nutmeg, cedar, tobacco and leather. Developing.
Pronounced and dry on the palate. High acidity, high tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, long finish.
Can drink now but has potential for aging.
Very nice, fresh and elegant, perfumed wine. Would like to see what Palmer can do in better vintages!
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