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★ Jeb Dunnuck 95 • Vinous 91 • Wine Advocate 95

Palmer (ex-Château 2022) 3ème Grand cru classé Margaux Bordeaux rouge 2012

Bordeaux red Margaux

€250,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

Palmer 2012 asserts itself with beautiful maturity, ripe fruit mingling with notes of violet and graphite. The palate is ample, carried by polished tannins that give it a sense of poise and a persistent finish. This Margaux, already expressive, possesses a promising structure for harmonious evolution.

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Producer:Chateau Palmer
Appellation: Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The 2012 Palmer showed beautifully, with the elegance and purity this cuvée is known for front and center. Offering lots of crème de cassis, licorice, smoked earth and a hint of spring flowers, it has medium to full-bodied richness, a balanced, graceful texture, plenty of tannin, and a great finish. This is one of those wines that grows on you with time in the glass and is going to evolve gracefully on its purity and balance.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Palmer, a prestigious representative of the Margaux appellation, is an essential benchmark among the great wines of Bordeaux. Its name recalls General Palmer, a British officer who fell under the spell of this exceptional terroir at the beginning of the 19th century. The Sichel and Mälher-Besse families, the owners, passionately perpetuate the tradition of excellence of this *cru classé*, which is often considered a "second" growth due to its exceptionally high quality. Under the leadership of Thomas Duroux, Château Palmer strives to reveal the purest expression of its Margaux terroir. The wines are distinguished by their velvety texture, complex aromatic bouquet, and their ability to combine immediate drinkability with longevity. The grand vin, Château Palmer, offers superb refinement and harmony, while Alter Ego de Palmer provides a more modern interpretation of the same terroir. Notably, Château Palmer was among the pioneers of biodynamics in the Médoc, a philosophy that contributes to the uniqueness of its wines. The estate notably works with appellations such as Troisièmes Crus, which consistently extend its signature style. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Château Palmer, Château Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer, and Château Palmer Historical XIXth Century Wine—useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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