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2017 Château Palmer

Sale price $1,475.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

Late season warmth brought welcome ripeness to Margaux's gravels. Fresh black fruits and violets lead the nose, complemented by subtle spice and tobacco. The elegant palate shows characteristic refinement, where silky tannins frame pure fruit.


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98

Very perfumed and subtle with dried flowers and citrus, as well as blue fruit. Full-bodied with wonderfully diffused, integrated tannins that just run over the edges of the wine. It’s extremely polished and very, very long. Fresh and bright. Energetic finish. A thoughtful wine. A blend of 54% merlot, 42% cabernet sauvignon and 4% petit verdot. Drink after 2023.

James Suckling
97+

A blend of 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored, 2017 Palmer gives a very serious nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry preserves with hints of cedar chest, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star anise plus exotic wafts of sandalwood and cassia. Medium-bodied, the palate features fantastically vibrant, crunchy black fruits with a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced. It will need a good 5-7 years to really blossom with all those tightly wound nuances, but it should be a stunner!

Robert Parker
97

Beautifully powerful and precise with great depth and character to the fruit, despite the austerity that is more evident now than it was during En Primeur as the wine has begun bed down. These tannins are finely boned but they are plentiful, providing strength in numbers. Bottled end of August after 21 months of ageing. Clearly going to age well, this has concentration, intensity and seriousness where the Alter Ego is more gourmet. A precise and intellectual Palmer, a very fine example of the wine, with a sense of place and a purity to the fruit expression.

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2017 Château Palmer Sale price $1,475.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Drink or Cellar

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The Estate

Château Palmer is a highly esteemed wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it consistently performs at a level many consider to be on par with the First Growths. The estate's history dates back to the 17th century, and it takes its name from Major General Charles Palmer, who acquired the property in 1814. Château Palmer is renowned for producing wines of exceptional elegance and complexity, with a distinctive blend that typically includes a higher proportion of Merlot than is common in the Médoc, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.

10153704325393 1992
1992
1992

Rain Tests Harvest Timing

September rains challenged the entire Left Bank, though Palmer's well-draining gravel soils helped manage the moisture. The château's patient approach and strict selection preserved quality despite the difficult conditions. The wine displays subtle floral notes and structured dark fruits that reflect both the challenging vintage and Palmer's terroir-driven character.

10153704325393 1993
1993
1993

Rains Challenge Harvest Timing

Early September rains tested Palmer's team, forcing precise plot-by-plot harvesting decisions across the estate's patchwork of gravel and clay parcels. The biodynamic practices already in early adoption helped maintain vine health through difficult conditions. The final blend shows Palmer's characteristic violet aromatics and Margaux elegance, albeit with a leaner profile typical of this challenging vintage.

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2012

September Sun Shapes Body

Late summer warmth proved crucial after challenging conditions, while the estate's gravel slopes provided perfect drainage during autumn rains. Strict selection and low yields concentrated the final blend, particularly in the historic plateau parcels. The wine displays violet-laced black fruits, spice, and gravelly minerals with the silken texture typical of this Margaux thoroughbred.

10153704325393 2017
2017
2017

Biodynamics Guide Recovery

The estate's decade-long biodynamic practices proved vital after severe April frost reduced yields by 50%, helping surviving vines find natural balance. Palmer's clay-gravel plateau provided steady water regulation through summer's moderate warmth. The early September harvest delivered concentrated fruit with remarkable freshness, showing Palmer's classic violet perfume and Margaux elegance despite the challenging year.

2020 Château Palmer 2020
2020
2020

Palmer's Biodynamic Brilliance

The 2020 growing season at Chateau Palmer saw a mix of challenges and favorable conditions, with a warm, dry summer followed by ideal weather during harvest. Despite the year's global difficulties, the estate's biodynamic practices and ideal terroir produced grapes of exceptional quality. The 2020 Palmer showcases the vintage's hallmark freshness and concentration, with the chateau's signature elegance and complexity.

2021 Château Palmer 2021
2021
2021

Palmer's Triumph of Finesse

The 2021 growing season at Chateau Palmer was marked by significant challenges, including spring frost and summer rains. However, the estate's commitment to biodynamic viticulture and meticulous vineyard management helped mitigate these difficulties. The resulting 2021 Palmer reflects the vintage's freshness and elegance, showcasing the chateau's ability to produce refined wines even in testing years.

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