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Château Palmer, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux
Château Palmer

Château Palmer, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 1996

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critic reviews

91/100Neal Martin,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Tasted at the Chateau Palmer vertical in London, the 1996 Chateau Palmer is a wine that never quite fulfilled its potential. There is satisfactory fruit intensity on the nose, blackberry and truffle, a touch of vanilla and violet developing with time in the glass. The palate still feels a little backward, but there is good grip and freshness. This is a harmonious 1996 Margaux and yet it feels conservative and straight-laced on the tobacco-infused finish. It is quite a "serious" Palmer, yet it does not quite back it up in terms of complexity or, for want of a better word, "soul." Good...but you end up wanting more, especially having tasted the likes of 2000, 2005 and 2010 alongside. Tasted May 2015.

DRINKING WINDOW 2016 - 2030
date of review 05/2016
94/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

Tasted over dinner in July 2009.

date of review 07/2009

product details

Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
Margaux
Producer:
Château Palmer
Style:
Red Wine
Grape Variety:
Bordeaux
abv:
12.5%

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