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The secret codes of the barrel room

Château Palmer, 15/12/2014

In the dim and cool chai... the barrels rest quietly in a monastic atmosphere.  The soul of the wine slumbers here.  Lined up in the shadows and the cool constant temperature of 16°C, these barrels will hold the newborn vintage for quite some time, anywhere from 18 to 21 months. 

As you approach, you'll see inscriptions written in chalk, on the rounded surface of the barre...

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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.


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Characteristics of the vintage

Winter 2013 will remain in the memories of our vineyard craftsmen as one of the dampest of the last few years, significantly complicating their work conditions.

Average temperatures between April 1 and May 31 were the lowest of the decade. Early in the season, our observations showed a delay of about ten days when compared to the 2012 vintage, which was already considered late.
In the month of May, the rai...

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Vintage 2013

BORDEAUX 2013 VINTAGE REPORT

The 2013 vintage in Bordeaux was one of the most difficult since 1965 and 1968. Thomas Duroux of Château Palmer describes it as “the most complicated vintage in 20 years”. It rained almost continuously in the spring. Flowering was uneven, leading to poor set, millerandage and coulure. The threat of mold was alleviated by the arrival of warm, dry weather during the summer. For a while, winemakers hoped that abund...

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Oaky, great acidity, on the light side, elegant and with very fine complexity and structure. Will it put on weight when in bottle?

 

  • 93p
Deep purple red with violet hue and black centre. Very elegant but peristant and complex nose with aroma reminiscent of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, ripe red peppers, elegant spices and hints of minerality. On the palate well structured and elegant with good length, juicy fruit, balanced tannnins and fine acidity, a very fine and elegant example of the appellation Margaux.
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Margaux, Bordeaux

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Decanter, Steven Spurrier, 04/26/2013
« Magnificent black-red, wonderful concentration with velvety density of texture, superbly rich yet elegant, exotic yet constrained, great wine.  »

http://www.erobertparker.com, Robert Parker, 04/26/2013
« The 2012 Palmer's inky/purple color is more saturated than most Margaux's, and it offers complex notes of blackberries, cassis, licorice, truffle and spring flowers. The wine is dense, rich and full-bodied with a muscular appeal, but the tannins, as high as they are, are sweet and well-integrated. None of the new oak used during the wine-s upbringing is noticeable. Interestingly, this wine showed no evidence of dilution from the October 7-9 rainfall. I suspect it will require 3-4 years of cellaring, and should last for two decades.

Thomas Duroux produced a brilliant 2012 Palmer that is unquestionably one of the stars of the vintage. High levels of tannin were up there with their best vintages, at least analytically. The final blend of 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot results in a style of wine that is totally different than that of its nearby neighbors, Chateau Margaux, Rauzan-Segla and Malescot St.-Exupery. »

http://www.jancisrobinson.com, Jancis Robinson, 04/26/2013
« First vintage made in the new chai. Gravity used for the first time. Biggest impact has been on the press wines. IPT almost as high as in 2010.
Sweet and voluptuous on the nose. Then lovely well-integrated freshness on the finish. So gloriously smooth. Just a note of that sweet oak I found a bit too much on the 2009 blind tasting in Southwold, but the fruit is absolutely fantastic. Very appetising.  »

jamessuckling.com, James Suckling, 04/26/2013
« A wine with a vertical palate for the vintage. Deep and rich with polished tannins, beautiful fruit. Layered and very long. Blueberries, hazelnut, cedar and a mineral, creamy character. Fabulous for the vintage. »

La Revue du Vin de France, La Revue du Vin de France, 04/26/2013
« Une fois encore, les rendements sont très faibles à Palmer, ne dépassant pas les 28hl/ha. Les vieux merlots de la propriété constituent le corps et le cœur de ce 2012 au volume superbe. Levin est explosif sur le fruit, l'équilibre est somptueux, porté par une acidité bien calée qui lui confère fraicheur et élégance. très belle esquisse tannique, et grande allonge veloutée. Une réussite majeure du millésime. »

Quarin.com, Jean-Marc Quarin, 04/26/2013
« Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez fruité, mûr et un peu discret. Pulpeux en entrée de bouche, très aromatique au milieu, fondant, plus puissant et gras. Ce vin complexe évolue dense et ample avec beaucoup de goût vers une finale savoureuse, finement tramée et particulièrement juteuse. C’est long, très bon avec le moelleux typique du millésime. Un grand succès.
Degré d’alcool 13°5. PH 3.75. IPT 78. Rendement viticole 28 hectolitres à l’hectare. Sélection pour le premier vin 55 %. Un vin construit et ascendant qui m’a impressionné par sa très bonne seconde partie de bouche. Il marque des points là où beaucoup d’autres ont des faiblesses. Pour la première fois, Palmer a assemblé ses lots de cabernet et merlot très tôt, ce qui infère un meilleur fondu. »

The Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve, 04/26/2013
« 2012 Palmer From an assemblage of 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Interestingly, this is the first time Petit Verdot was included in the blend of Palmer and Alter Ego. Chateau Palmer reached 13.5% alcohol, with a pH of 3.75. The wine will be aged in 70% new, French oak for between 18 and 20 months. Deep in color, with scents of licorice, flowers and fresh juicy plums, the wine is silky, round and soft, with a fresh, black raspberry and herb finish. This is truly successful for the vintage.  »

Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss, 04/26/2013
« Barrel sample. This is a beautifully crafted wine with red fruits, a touch of black currant, great acidity and dense structure. A blend of half-and-half Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows both weight and a great lift. »

Wine Spectator, James Molesworth, 04/26/2013
« Juicy, with a bright leafy note framing the dark plum and blackberry fruit. Lots of singed alder and spice notes flow through the finish, which has solid but integrated grip. A buried iron edge emerges in the end. Tasted non-blind. »

, René Gabriel, 11/30/-0001
« 48 % merlot, 46 % cabernet sauvignon, 6 % petit verdot. Rendement de seulement 28 hectolitres par hectare. Environ 100 000 bouteilles de Palmer. Une robe pourpre très foncée aux reflets violets. Un bouquet infernal aux arômes de cassis avec beaucoup de réglisse et de thé noir, qui affiche des épices nettes et profondes tout en révélant un merlot puissant, raffiné et bouleversant. Les notes de fruits noirs se retrouvent en bouche, beaucoup de vivacité dans les tannins et une astringence de rang royal. La finale présente des arômes de bananes séchées. Pour reprendre les propos du maître de chai de Latour, Jean-Paul Gardère : « Si un vin sent la banane, c'est un grand vin ! » Ce n'est pas ce millésime de Palmer qui le contredira.  »

, René Gabriel, 11/30/-0001
« 48 % Merlot, 46 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 % Petit Verdot. Ertrag nur 28 Hektoliter pro Hektar. Etwa 100'000 Flaschen Palmer. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Höllisches Cassisbouquet, viel Lakritze, Schwarztee, eine tiefe Würze zeigend und gleichzeitig einen finessenreichen, dramatischen Merlotpower in der Nase aufweisend. Im Gaumen bleibt der Wein völlig schwarzbeerig, hat viel Saft in den Tanninen und eine royale Adstringenz, im Finale Aromen von Dörrbananen. Wie sagte der alte Kellermeister von Latour Jean-Paul Gardère jeweils? "Si un vin sent de la Banane - c'est n grand vin!" Recht hatte er mit seiner Bananen-Theorie! »

 

 

 
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