Château Palmer

Château Palmer, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2015

Name: Château Palmer, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux
Brand: Château Palmer
Price: 1535 GBP

98/100

Inside Bordeaux

98/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

93/100

Vinous

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2015
6x75cl
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£1,535.00

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Chateau Palmer was at pains to point out that they only received 30 mm of rain in the whole of September; it is fair to say that Margaux enjoyed the best of conditions in the Medoc. They believe that 2015 sits amongst other greats such as the 2010, 2009 and 2005, and we would not disagree, these are sensational wines. 2015 was the second year the estate is fully biodynamic, although they won't be certified biodynamic until 2017. They are continuing to reduce the use of SO2 in winemaking. The first time the wines come into contact with SO2 is after the malolactic fermentations. Those who like the luxurious style of Palmer will not be disappointed. Notes of violets and stones meet with brooding dark fruit on this impressive bouquet. The palate is awash with crème de cassis, sweet blueberry and earthy fruit. It is velvety and possesses almost right bank richness yet has wonderful tension and lift. More decadent, lavish fruit coats the tannins and gives this structure. This is very impressive, large-scale Palmer. 44% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2015 Palmer is well-defined on the nose with blackberry, cedar and light cigar box scents. This has a touch of camphor in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet, candied entry and blood orange infusing the red fruit. This is a well-made Margaux with good balance and gentle grip on the harmonious finish, but it will require time to absorb the oak. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting.

drinking window 2026 - 2046

date of review 06/2025

98/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Luscious without shouting, expanding slowly, surely and confidently through the palate, silky tannins, satin and pumice stone, great appellation signature with its floral pillow and savoury spiced raspberry and crushed rocks. 60% new oak. Thomas Duroux director. Harvest September 22 to October 7. At this point the estate was fully in conversion, working 100% organically and biodynamically.

drinking window 2025 - 2042

date of review 02/2025

98/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Bottled relatively late in mid-September 2017, the 2015 Palmer is a blend of 44% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with a small portion of Petit Verdot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it offers vibrant red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries, earth and mineral characteristics to begin, with slowly unfurling floral notes of violets and dried roses plus compelling bakers chocolate and fragrant earth layers. Medium to full-bodied, generously fruited and possessing firm yet very, very fine-grained, mind-blowingly ripe tannins, the multifaceted palate features something of a skip in its step in terms of freshness, while it goes beguilingly earthy on the finish with some mineral hints. Very classy, elegant and sophisticated, this vintage is downright regal in its juxtaposition between poise and audaciousness. Think 2005 Palmer with a tick more fruit intensity, perfume and passion.

drinking window 2025 - 2050

date of review 02/2018

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