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Palmer 2021 (750ML)
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Palmer's 2021 spent its first year in barrel, 60% of them new, before continuing its élevage in large foudre, a two-stage approach that is now standard at the estate. The blend is 56% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, made by Thomas Duroux through a difficult season. Clay-rich soils give the wine its breadth. Black cherry, blue fruit and lavender come first, with mocha, bramble and dried herbs filling in. The palate is round and broad, with velvety tannins held in check by a cool, minty freshness, and licorice spice arrives on the close. It is dense and powerful now and will need time, with critics pointing to the late 2020s as the start of its drinking window. Pour it alongside a wild mushroom ragout, porcini risotto or a truffled potato gratin.
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Margaux
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
Antonio Galloni
96 Points
96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2021 Palmer is a heady, showy wine. Clay-rich soils yield a Margaux of breadth, power and textural richness. Black cherry, lavender, mocha and dried herbs infuse the 2021 with tons of character. A wine of density and intensity, this is seriously impressive. It is also going to need time to fully blossom. There’s real juiciness from the Merlot, and an exotic quality that suggests it was picked on the later side. The 2021 spent one year in barrel and one year in cask, as is the norm these days here. (Drink between 2031-2061)" 02/24
Jane Anson
96 Points
96 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux: “Palmer has a little more Merlot in the 1st wine blend than usual, something that is not the case for everyone this year, but reflects how unusual Palmer's Merlot on gravel really is. This is one that makes you sit up and take notice; with savoury fruits that have sinew and character, juicy raspberry, blueberry and black cherry, good persistency, helped by fresh acidities and slate texture. Clear ageing potential, acidity more present than in the past few years at Palmer, but the sense of energy and momentum is entirely in the spirit of the estate. 22hl/h yields (but 8ha were lost to frost, so the 'real' yield was 27hl/h). Harvest September 24 to October 16, with the majority in by October 11.” 4/21
Decanter
97 Points
97 Points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter: "A showstopper of a wine that offers a fragranced nose of purple flowers, blackcurrant, cola and liquorice. Smooth and silky, this has a gorgeous weight and texture, full and filling, a density of chalky, almost chewy tannins but bright, juicy acidity. Excellent construction, delicately layered but builds to an impressive whole that has such allure on the palate. A joyous wine brilliantly delivered. (Drink between 2027-2050)" 11/23
