The story of Château Palmer is told through the passion that drives its owners, one by one. First, Major General Palmer, then the Pereire brothers, and now the Mähler-Besse and Sichel families. Château Palmer is also about a style, about values and commitments. The place is living history and inspires respect for its lands and its wines. Thus, for the past fifteen years, harmony with nature has been the guiding principle in all practices: biodynamics, eco-grazing, polyculture, cover crops... This vision and virtuous approach give Château Palmer wines a distinct style that time magnifies.
The 2016 vintage : Ten Years On
Ten Years On refers to wines that are cellared for ten years before being released, allowing the vintage to fully express its maturity, complexity, and character. The 2016 vintage was marked by a cool, wet spring with intense mildew pressure, followed by a dry summer that encouraged gradual grape concentration. A late harvest and low yields produced fruit of exceptional aromatic intensity, with powerful, perfectly ripe tannins, balanced alcohol, and outstanding ageing potential.
-CVBG
100 Points
"Technical Director Thomas Duroux and his team made one of the most brilliant wines of the 2016 vintage. Palmer is simply exceptional. Rich and dramatically sweeping in the glass, the 2016 is breathtaking. All the elements simply fall into place in a wine mesmerizing beauty. The counterpoint of dark, sumptuous fruit and floral notes makes for an utterly compelling Palmer that will take its place among the estate's finest vintages. Dark cherry, lavender, spice and mocha are some of the many notes that bu into a deep, substantial finish that is truly unforgettable. In a word: magnificent! "
—Antonio Galloni-Vinous Media
100 Points
"The finest vintage I’ve ever tasted from this estate, surpassing the 2009 and 2010, the 2016 Château Palmer is a blend of 47% each of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Petit Verdot, all of which was brought up in 65% new French oak. This magical effort reveals a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed rocks, and spring flowers, and it develops beautifully with time in the glass. Full-bodied, deep, incredibly concentrated and powerful, it nevertheless just glides over the palate with flawless purity and balance, present, ripe tannins, and a finish that just won’t quit. This is Bordeaux at its most regal and classic. It will be drinkable with just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for half a century"
The story of Château Palmer is told through the passion that drives its owners, one by one. First, Major General Palmer, then the Pereire brothers, and now the Mähler-Besse and Sichel families. Château Palmer is also about a style, about values and commitments. The place is living history and inspires respect for its lands and its wines. Thus, for the past fifteen years, harmony with nature has been the guiding principle in all practices: biodynamics, eco-grazing, polyculture, cover crops... This vision and virtuous approach give Château Palmer wines a distinct style that time magnifies.
The 2016 vintage : Ten Years On
Ten Years On refers to wines that are cellared for ten years before being released, allowing the vintage to fully express its maturity, complexity, and character. The 2016 vintage was marked by a cool, wet spring with intense mildew pressure, followed by a dry summer that encouraged gradual grape concentration. A late harvest and low yields produced fruit of exceptional aromatic intensity, with powerful, perfectly ripe tannins, balanced alcohol, and outstanding ageing potential.
-CVBG
100 Points
"Technical Director Thomas Duroux and his team made one of the most brilliant wines of the 2016 vintage. Palmer is simply exceptional. Rich and dramatically sweeping in the glass, the 2016 is breathtaking. All the elements simply fall into place in a wine mesmerizing beauty. The counterpoint of dark, sumptuous fruit and floral notes makes for an utterly compelling Palmer that will take its place among the estate's finest vintages. Dark cherry, lavender, spice and mocha are some of the many notes that bu into a deep, substantial finish that is truly unforgettable. In a word: magnificent! "
—Antonio Galloni-Vinous Media
100 Points
"The finest vintage I’ve ever tasted from this estate, surpassing the 2009 and 2010, the 2016 Château Palmer is a blend of 47% each of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Petit Verdot, all of which was brought up in 65% new French oak. This magical effort reveals a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed rocks, and spring flowers, and it develops beautifully with time in the glass. Full-bodied, deep, incredibly concentrated and powerful, it nevertheless just glides over the palate with flawless purity and balance, present, ripe tannins, and a finish that just won’t quit. This is Bordeaux at its most regal and classic. It will be drinkable with just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for half a century"
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