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A very pretty nose of cassis, violets, limestone. Very fresh a very linear - a very grown-up Palmer! This is a sensational 2010, supremly elegant and with vibrant tigling minerality at the end. I have one very slight question-mark about the density of the fruit towards the finish: I'd like to see just a little more space in the fruit but I fancy this may just be the concentration of the tannins which I think will melt and open up in time.
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Jeannie Cho Lee MW
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The deep ruby and gorgeous 2010 Palmer exudes aromas of violets, plums and blackberries, supported by wonderful layers of vibrant fruit and spice flavours and fine velvety tannins. This Palmer has somehow been made in a cooler, fresher style despite having the highest-ever recorded levels of alcohol (14.5%) and tannin. asianpalate.com
Palmer From an assemblage of 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Petit Verdot, the wine reached 14.5% alcohol. The beautiful, deep, purple color is almost opaque. Floral aromas are complicated with cassis, coffee, smoke, truffle, earth and boysenberry scents which jump from the glass. With intense purity, tannins that feel like hand polished silk and a beautiful, pure, long, harmonious rich finish, there is not a hard edge to be found. This opulent wine is a treat for the senses. winecellarinsider.com
The 2010 was very dark to a carmine edge at the translucent meniscus. 2009’s dark fruits, spice and almost resinous elements were present again in 2010, as well as quite high tannins. But the structure seemed sounder, heavily laden with black cherries, blackcurrants, liquorice, and cinnamon, as well as flint and slate, adding minerality to a fairly long finish. Talk of glasses at the château brought up a remark from the winemaker that the micazar, a glass with a very wide open bowl, allowed the spices to escape, whereas a normal glass issued the fruits. The 2010 is made up of 48% Merlot, 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, and has 14.5% alcohol.This will need 10 years to develop, reaching its peak in the mid century.
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Ch. Palmer is one of the finest producers in Bordeaux. The Margaux Third Growth is known for its significant plantings of old-vine Merlot, typically representing a large portion of the blend and responsible for the generous and supple style Ch. Palmer is known for.