Chateau Palmer 1961

Classification	Troisième Cru Classé
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Palmer
Vintage	1961
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Margaux
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Bin stained
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Mid Shoulder
Label	Very Good
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (99)

Tasted 9 Times With Consistent Notes The 1961 Palmer has long been considered to be a legend from this vintage, and its reputation is well-deserved. The wine is at its apogee, with an extraordinary, sweet, complex nose with aromas of flowers, cassis, toast, and minerals. It is intensely concentrated, offering a cascade of lavishly ripe, full-bodied, opulent fruit, soft tannins, and a voluptuous finish. This is a decadent Palmer, unparalleled since in quality with the exception of 1983 and 1989.

Winespectator (93)

Tasted from magnum. Displays a broad palette of flavors that blend and enhance the elegant, lively texture and lingering finish. In a word, it has finesse. A mouth-watering example of Palmer that outshines châteaus with higher classifications.--1961 Bordeaux horizontal.

Rene Gabriel (20)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.