Chateau Palmer 2020


4.6 stars - 6 professional reviews
€ 299,00 (ex Vat)
361,79 (in Vat)
Chateau Palmer - Chateau Palmer 2020 Perfect
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Classification Troisième Cru Classé
Type Red
Producer Chateau Palmer
Vintage 2020
Country France
Main region Bordeaux
Region Margaux
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume 0,75
Condition Perfect
Label Perfect
Drinkable 2027-2060
Stock 14

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

Great aromas of blackcurrants, black truffles, blueberries, lead pencil and hints of cedar. Full-bodied and powerful with fantastic tannin backbone giving it great length and power. Muscular. Toned. Flexing. This needs time.

James Suckling (99)

So much sweet tobacco, stone, brambleberry and currant on the nose. The palate is full and compact with very polished tannins, yet they are solid and sturdy and run the length and width of the wine. Energetic acidity. Very structured and powerful, yet agile and impressive. Historic feel. From biodynamically grown grapes. This needs at least six years of bottle age to soften.

BOW (9)

Winespectator (94)

Nicely packed, with a mix of black currant, plum and blackberry compote flavors at the core, all supported by bay leaf, tobacco and roasted cedar notes. Shows good energy throughout, along with a swath of freshly plowed earth and an underlying hint of cast iron on the finish, providing range and character. Just misses the tension and drive to be classic. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

Tasted blind. Black core with crimson rim. Dark and ripe with a hint of damsons. Ripe black plum and gently floral, plus lead pencil. Complex aroma. Rich, deep, chewy, generous and powerful with finesse on the long finish.

Vinous (98)

The 2020 Palmer is exceptional. Soft, seamless and ample, the Grand Vin caresses the palate with stunning depth and intensity. Super-ripe black cherry, licorice, cloves, menthol and chocolate meld together in the glass. As always, Palmer is made from blocks on gravelly/clay soils (as opposed to the more gravelly/sandy soils for Alter Ego) which gives the wines the breadth and creaminess to match its exotic personality. There is a restrained exuberance here that is so appealing.


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