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Wine Description
The Story
Vintage after vintage, the wines of Château Palmer express our vision of an exceptional wine. We believe that it is born of the mysterious trilogy – terroir, history, memory – and all of our efforts are concentrated on bringing it into the world. Distinction, high standards and commitment are the values that guide every choice we make from the vineyard to the table where the wine is served.
Knowing
Knowing your terroir, your grapes, and ...
Wine Information
From 1844 to 1853, Château Palmer was managed by the Caisse Hypothécaire de Paris. In June 1853, the brothers Isaac and Émile Pereire, two powerful Second Empire bankers, rivals of the Rothschilds, bought Palmer for 413,000 francs – a considerable sum at the time.
Like General Palmer, Émile and Isaac Pereire (born in Bordeaux in 1800 and 1806 respectively) were uncommon people. Their story is a French-style success story. They made their fo...
