Chateau Palmer, Historical XIXth Century Wine L.20.23, VdF

Château Palmer, a Margaux third growth, farms 66 ha biodynamically on the gravel Plateau des Brauzes above the Gironde. Plantings are unusual: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon at 47% each, with 6% Petit Verdot; 1930s Merlot vines form the core. Merlot brings generosity and a velvety texture, Cabernet restrained power, Petit Verdot spice. Parcels ferment separately in 54 conical stainless-steel vats; the wine then spends 20–22 months in 225-litre barrels, under half new, and in 30 hl vats, with reduced added sulphur. Alter Ego, from dedicated plots since 1998, sees less new wood for earlier drinking. There is also a Vin Blanc de Palmer.

Appellation

Margaux

Classification

Troisième Cru Classé (1855)

Owner

Sichel and Mähler-Besse families

Vineyards

66 ha on gravel terraces of the Plateau des Brauzes; biodynamic

Grapes

Merlot 47%, Cabernet Sauvignon 47%, Petit Verdot 6%

Wines

Château Palmer, Alter Ego de Palmer, Vin Blanc de Palmer

Style

Velvety, Merlot-rich Margaux; 20–22 months in barrel (under half new) then large vats

Website

chateau-palmer.com

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