Chateau Palmer 2012

Case of	3 bottles
Classification	Troisième Cru Classé
Type	Red
Producer	Chateau Palmer
Vintage	2012
Country	France
Main region	Bordeaux
Region	Margaux
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol %	13.5%
Volume	0,75
Condition	In OWC, Rekease 2022
Label	Perfect
Stock	15
Volume	0,75
Condition	In OWC, Rekease 2022
Label	Perfect
Stock	6
Volume	0,75
Condition	In Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Stock	3
Volume	1,5
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Stock	0

Professional reviews

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)

Score: 92-95
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 (94)

Score: 92-95
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.

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.