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Palmer 2022 (750ML)
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Only 70% of the 2022 crop at Palmer went into the grand vin, with the rest assigned to Alter Ego, and the crop was small to begin with: berries ran 25–30% smaller than usual, holding yields to 22 hl/ha. Thomas Duroux's team harvested over a full month, from 7 September to 5 October, and assembled 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot with the balance in Petit Verdot. This Margaux opens on black cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry, with violets, graphite and pipe tobacco behind and a flicker of orange marmalade. It is full-bodied and firmly built, its dense tannins holding the fruit in check, with black pepper and cool mint emerging as it sits. Critics call for at least ten years of cellaring. Save it for côte de boeuf, venison loin, or a hard mountain cheese.
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Margaux
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
Antonio Galloni
98 Points
98 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2022 Palmer is all class. Blackberry, mocha, spice, leather and espresso all meld together in a seamless, elegant Palmer that impresses with its sublime balance. All the elements are impeccably put together throughout. The only thing this is missing is perhaps a touch more energy. Even so, the 2022 is an exceptional Palmer. Yields were a minuscule 22 hectoliters per hectare. Small berries yielded a deep wine that needs time to fully emerge. As has been the case for a few years now, both Palmer and Alter Ego spend a year in small barrel and a second year in wood, a majority of that (65%) in cask. (Drink between 2032-2062)" 01/25
James Suckling
98 Points
98 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: “Lots of creme de cassis with cedar, dried flowers, blackberries and dark cherries. Opulent and flamboyant. Full-bodied and layered, this grows with plush, velvety tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Extremely long and attractive in the finish. Well-designed in this ripe year. 51% merlot, 45% cabernet sauvignon, and 4% petit verdot. Best after 2029." 01/25
Wine Enthusiast
99 Points
99 Points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast: “98-100 Barrel sample. This majestic aromatic wine is fine and stylish. It has layers of rich black fruits and firm tannins. This will be a great wine that has acidity, structure embedded within it. The wine is rich, but beautifully textured and with a great future." 11/23
Decanter
97 Points
97 Points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter: "Ripe and sweet strawberry and cherry fruit alongside milk chocolate and dried flowers on the nose, this smells so inviting. Fleshy and filling, tannins have a gentle grip and crushed velvet texture that is so appealing, gently covering the mouth and slowly expanding the expression. The blackcurrant and cherry fruit is persistent but mint, liquorice and cola accents emerge towards the finish adding layers of nuance. Calm but confident, this is out to please and does so effortlessly. Great acidity and salty bite. It has relaxed since Primeurs, not so taught, but incredibly seductive with undeniable power. Works well with the vintage and still emerges cool and fresh. (Drink between 2030-2050)" 01/25
