Chateau Palmer 2012

Coffret en bois de	3 bouteilles
Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Palmer
Millésime	2012
Pays	France
Région principale	Bordeaux
Région	Margaux
Cépage	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol %	13.5%
Volume	0,75
État	In OWC, Rekease 2022
Étiquette	Parfait
Stock	16
Volume	0,75
État	In OWC, Rekease 2022
Étiquette	Parfait
Stock	6
Volume	0,75
État	Caisse en bois originale
Étiquette	Parfait
Stock	3
Volume	1,5
État	Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine
Étiquette	Parfait
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (94)

The 2012 Palmer's inky/purple color is more saturated than most Margaux's, and it offers complex notes of blackberries, cassis, licorice, truffle and spring flowers. The wine is dense, rich and full-bodied with a muscular appeal, but the tannins, as high as they are, are sweet and well-integrated. None of the new oak used during the wine-s upbringing is noticeable. Interestingly, this wine showed no evidence of dilution from the October 7-9 rainfall. I suspect it will require 3-4 years of cellaring, and should last for two decades.

Winespectator (94)

Juicy, with a bright leafy note framing the dark plum and blackberry fruit. Lots of singed alder and spice notes flow through the finish, which has solid but integrated grip. A buried iron edge emerges in the end.

James Suckling (97)

This is mind-blowing with complex and superb aromas of dried flowers, blackcurrants and raspberries. Full-bodied, yet polished and velvety with lots of tension and intensity. Layers of fruit and character. Finishes with pure fruit, hazelnuts and minerals. About 20 hectares of 55 hectares were from biodynamically grown grapes.

Jancis Robinson (17)

48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot from a wet vintage that is drinking well now in many instances.
Shaded blackish crimson. A bit cool and austere at first though a lovely perfume developed in the glass and the build is impressive.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (8.50)

Wine Enthusiast (95)

With great depth of fruit, this plush, ripe wine also has dense tannins for aging, layers of acidity and a tight structure. However, it's the fruit that makes this wine, with its waves of black currants and aromatic blueberries. The wood just touches the flavors to promise serious aging.