Château Palmer

Margaux 3 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Palmer

APR 19 53CS 40M 7PV Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, intense, dense and tight, floral high notes, mint and tobacco leaf. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, dense, tobacco and cigars, detailed, minty, nuanced, layered, nuanced and long. Richer and bigger Palmer, remains velvety. 96-98

2018 Alter Ego

None made. 

2017 Château Palmer

APR 18 Ruby. Red berries, anise, fruity, floral, nuanced, violets, floral, cassis, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some anise, elegant, playful, refreshing. Long finish. Lovely balance. 94-96

2017 Alter Ego

APR 18 Ruby. Red berries, anise, blueberries, nuanced, floral, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, blueberries, fresh, fruity, spices, nuanced, elegant, detailed, nuanced, long. 90-92

2016 Château Palmer

APR 17 47CS 47M 6PV Ruby. Scented, floral, violets, cassis, detailed, blueberries, light spicy and exotic touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, cassis, detailed, some spices, anise, blueberries, cassis, rounded, deep, stunningly long. Superb concentration and balance. 98-100

2016 Alter Ego

APR 17 Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, some violets, cassis, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, and spices, elegant texture, detailed, fresh, bright, long. 91-93

2015 Château Palmer

NOV 18 Ruby. Cassis, fruity, blueberries, spices, layered, nuanced, detailed, intense nose, almost leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, anise, juicy, elegant texture, refined even at this early stage, long. Beautiful balance. Drink from 2030 til 2070. 96

2015 Château Palmer

APR 16 Ruby. Red berries, some floral notes, nuanced, elegant, cassis and blueberries, floral notes, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, detailed, juicy, fresh, long. 94-96

2015 Alter Ego 

NOV 18 Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, tight at this stage, not telling much. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, juicy, some spices, pure feel to it, elegant texture, long. Drink 2020-2035. 91

2015 Alter Ego

APR 16 Ruby. Red berries, some darker fruits, floral, scented, quite nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, quite structured, elegant, long. 89-91

2014 Château Palmer 

DEC 17 Ruby. Blueberries, fruity, some anise and spices, nuanced, bit tight, another slightly reductive Margaux. They need serious decanting at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, fresh, nuanced, bit leaner body, refreshing, detailed, long. 95

2014 Château Palmer

APR 15 Deepish ruby. Scented, dark fruits, elegant and nuanced, some vanilla, tobacco, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, elegant and nuanced, minerals beneath, long and playful. 94-96

2014 Alter Ego

DEC 17 Ruby. Blueberries, fruity, some floral notes, delicate and lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and anise, good length. 89

2014 Alter Ego

APR 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, elegant floral note, fruity, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner, structured, elegant, bit short. 87-89

2013 Château Palmer
APR 14 25hl/ha. Deep ruby. Scented, floral, red berries, violets, some blackberries nose. Vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, rounded, nothing jumps out, lovely, refreshing, quite delicate, 91-93

2013 Alter Ego de Château Palmer
APR 14 Deep ruby. Scented, red berries, some violets, slight vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lively, red berries, refreshing, Chambolle like, long. 89-91

2012 Château Palmer

DEC 15 Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some violets, floral, red berries, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, intense, elegant, nuanced, layered, long. 95

2012 Château Palmer

APR 13 Deep ruby. Scented, deeper and nuanced nose. Cassis and some spices, complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, subtle, elegant and very refreshing, lovely fruit and balance, long. 91-93

2011 Château Palmer

DEC 14 Dyprød. Mørke frukter, parfymert, noe eksotisk, ungdommelig, detaljert og floral langt bak. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, rik, sødmefull, detaljert, mineraler langt bak, trenger tid, lang finish. 2020-2040 95

2011 Château Palmer

NOV 12 Deep ruby. Floral, cassis, violets, vanilla, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and mouthwatering, savory. Very long. 93

2010 Château Palmer

APR 15 Deep ruby. Cassis, blueberries, fruity, tighter and more closed nose than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lovely balance, detailed but all the way firmer and lacks the expression of the last bottle, long. 94

2010 Château Palmer

JAN 15 Deep ruby. Cassis, some floral notes far back, intense, detailed and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, minerals, detailed and nuanced, long. 95

2010 Château Palmer

NOV 14 Deep ruby. Intense, dark fruits, ripe, scented, layered nose, floral notes and minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh, fruity, detailed and nuanced, getting more detailed and nuanced, very long. 96

2010 Château Palmer

NOV 13 Deep ruby. Floral, cassis, layered and nuanced nose, incredibly complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, tight, fruity, fresh, superb balance, lively and long indeed. 96

2009 Château Palmer

NOV 13 Ruby. Scented, layered, nuanced, oak up front on the nose, bit shut. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered, seductive palate, nuanced and velvety, long and elegant. 95

2009 Château Palmer

OCT 12 Deep ruby. Deep notes of cassis, scented, layered and complex. Enormous complexity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture and structure, very long. Amazing wine. 96

2008 Château Palmer

FEB 13 Deep ruby. Violets, cassis, blackcurrants leaf, feels exotic for Palmer. Smooth palate, fresh acidity, more lively than last bottle, ripe tannins, very elegant texture. Hugely enjoyable, starting to flirt. Long. 94

2008 Château Palmer

NOV 12 Ruby. Scented, violets, cassis, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins. Refreshing and elegant, mouthwatering. Velvety texture, very long. 95

2007 Château Palmer

NOV 11 Ruby. Fresh and lively, cassis and chocolate, good length. 89

2006 Château  Palmer

DEC 14 Bordeaux, Frankrike Rubinrød. Røde bær, parfymert, elegant, detaljert, flott duft, raffinert, lag på lag, kjølig og frisk, fioler. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, detaljert, noe krydder, nydelig balanse, lang, nydelig vin. 2025-2050 96

2006 Château Palmer

MAR 14 Ruby. Scented, cassis, vanilla and starting leather nose, again a starting maturation on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and fresh palate, quite elegant if fresh and fruity still, not as structured as some in the vintage. Long. 93

2006 Château Palmer

DEC 14 Corked.

2006 Historical XIX Century Wine (Chateau Palmer)

APR 10 Deep ruby, strawberry jam red rim. Herbal, dark fruits, lavender, very complex and different, spices, tremendous nose and sweet plum overtones. Great and quite big structure, still manages to be Medoc elegant, fresh acidity, high ripe tannins, some green and herbal notes, very long length. 12% Syrah in the Palmer blend. I think this wine is quite thrilling, it has some beautiful spices and floral overtones with Medoc fruit, and the immediate pleasure of so many Rhone's, great fun to try, and really a wine for the wine nerds. The Palmer team has done a fantastic job, making this joy of a wine. 90

2004 Château Palmer

MAY 15 Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, vanilla, earthy, is there some brett on it? Leather, stable, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, leather, lacks some fruits, not optimal bottle. Drying finish like last bottle two years ago. 90

2004 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, cassis, a touch of vanilla nose, young and fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leather and a bit smoky style, slightly rough oak at this stage, good length. Probably not the best bottle. 89

2004 Château Palmer

MAY 11 Ruby, floral, blackcurrants, cigars, sweet tobacco, complex. Fresh feel to it, good acidity and ripe tannins, beautiful texture, elegant and mouthwatering, very good length. 93

2004 Alter Ego de Palmer

April 11 Ruby, a bit closed, some cassis, vanilla, red berries and a touch of floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, good length. 88

2001 Château Palmer

NOV 13 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, violets, tobacco and cigars, cassis, touch of leather nose. Superb. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, nuanced, maturing but I would still keep it at least five more years to polish the tannins more, long. 94

2001 Château Palmer

NOV 12 Deep ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis, violets, some leather, flirting and quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture, refreshing, and long. Has finesse. 93

2001 Chateau Palmer

NOV 09 Dark ruby, elegant, cedar, cigar, blackcurrants, violets and floral notes and some minerals in the back. Nice acidity, ripe tannins, extremely elegant, and almost tender. A bit short finish, but probably more because of youth than quality. 90

2001 Château Palmer

APR 08 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, blueberries, some bell pepper notes and violets. Fresh avidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, fruity, nuanced, very elegant lovely structure, long. 93

2001 Château Palmer

OCT 05 Ruby. Lovely scented cassis and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, cassis, fruity, lovely balance, elegant as few already. 93

2000 Château Palmer

JAN 12 Ruby, tobacco, anise, blackcurrant's, starting to show development, getting ever more elegant, both as a whole with age, and with air in the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, opening up beautifully, but should be kept further. 94

2000 Château Palmer

NOV 11 Ruby, elegant and seductive nose, violets, cassis, leather, some tobacco behind, Beautiful texture and the elegance is to die for, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, splendid wine, will get better. 94

1999 Château Palmer

APR 10 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, scented, detailed, nuanced, cassis, violets with air, delicate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red berries, cassis, blueberries, refreshing, elegant texture, long. 92

1999 Chateau Palmer

NOV 09 Ruby with garnet rim, fruit driven for the moment, some banana! Blackcurrants and blackcurrant leaf with some violets and bergamot and some barrel notes. Nice acidity, lean and elegant body, very elegant fruit intensity, ripe tannins and long finish. Will keep. 88

1998 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Ruby. Scented, floral, fruity, elegant and refined nose. Complex and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant body, textured backbone, long. 91

1996 Château Palmer

AUG 18 Ruby. Lovely layered and complex nose, violets, some tobacco, touch of dates, more intense of blueberries and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruit driven, nuanced and detailed, intense and long, drinking very well now. 95

1996 Château Palmer

AUG 18 Ruby. Blueberries, violets, touch of figs, some light tobacco notes, elegant, layered and superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant, lively, lovely balance, long. 94

1996 Château Palmer

APR 18 Ruby. Scented, floral, violets, blueberries, cassis, touch of tobacco nose, seductive and charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, touch of figs, some tobacco notes, elegant, long. 95

1996 Château Palmer

JAN 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, cassis, violets, scented, nuanced and detailed nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant texture and structure, playful, lovely,  long indeed. 95

1996 Château Palmer

FEB 15 Ruby. Scented, violets, cassis, starting figs, cedar notes, tobacco, beautiful nose, evolving, ever so slight bell pepper note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, detailed, figs, detailed, refined and elegant, long and beautiful. 95

1996 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, minerals, cassis, blueberries, layered and complex nose, refined, some cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and quite structured backbone, long. 93

1996 Château Palmer

NOV 11 Ruby, garnet rim, seductive like few, floral notes, layered, refined, gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, maturing beautifully, elegant, subtle, very long. 95

1996 Château Palmer

NOV 11 Ruby, floral and elegant nose, layered and refined. Nice acidity, ripe tannins, more powerful on the palate, still on the elegant and seductive side, very long length. 94

1996 Chateau Palmer

NOV 09 Beautiful ruby, some sediments. Leather, some cassis, cigars, mint, slightly perfumed, complex nose, some cedar and floral notes. But tender. Nice acidity, fresh, clean fruit, extremely elegant and balanced, youthful and very long indeed. Wait. 91

1996 Château Palmer

OCT 11 Ruby, starting to show its future now, elegant Margaux style, floral and seductive, fresh and lively acidity, mouthwatering, tannins are ripe and elegant, flirting texture, a phrase never used before I think, long length. A seducer. 95

1996 Château Palmer

JUN 11 Ruby, superb nose, floral notes, layered and complex, very refined, elegant freshness on the palate, ripe tannins, love the way it's quite intense, yet feels subtle and tender, very long finish. 95

1996 Château Palmer

MAY 09 Ruby. Leather, cassis, some tobacco, blueberries, complex and layered, After Eight touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, clean fruity expression, lovely balance, very long. 94

1995 Château Palmer

MAR 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Some cassis, anise, just a faint hint of thyme and bell peppers, spices, vanilla notes still, gets more intense in the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, structured behind, some herbal elements, cassis and blueberries, long finish, somewhat narrower. 93

1995 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Bright ruby. Fruity, floral, cassis and blueberries. Scented and layered. Ads with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant, lively, long. 94

1995 Chateau Palmer

APR 10 Deep ruby with astonishing garnet rim with ruby highlights. Tobacco, cigars, cedar, floral, jasmin and green tea, so seductive, so complex, evolving beautifully. Fresh and lively, somehow developing, and somehow still so youthful and beautifully fresh, pristine tannins, savory, silky and still gripping. So complex and balanced, intense and caressing, such a fabulous length. It took me a few years to appreciate the subtlety and nuances of Palmer, but my God how they reward me now. 95

1995 Chateau Palmer

NOV 09 Ruby, slightly lighter than the 96, still sediments. Leather, cassis, lots of cigars, some barrel hints, very complex and very elegant, floral notes, violets and tulips. Nice acidity, again, great balance, very elegant, a bit more than the 96 now, very long elegant finish, wait. 91

1995 Château Palmer

MAY 09 Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, leather, some cigars nose, touch of violets with air, more barrel notes than a 1996 a few weeks back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, blueberries, very elegant, long finish. 93

1990 Château Palmer
FEB 15 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, cassis, some figs, prunes, leather, violets, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, figs, prunes, seems a bit mature for its age, bit short. Smells lovely, doesn't quite live up to it on the palate. 92

1990 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, layered, nuanced and elegant, refined nose. Mint and spicy and touch of Christmas spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely fruit and balance, richer and somewhat exotic, refined and very long. 96

1990 Château Palmer

OCT 10 Ruby with brick rim, tea, leather, paprika and stable. Good acidity and ripe tannins, yet short and hollow, some around the table said cork, I did not get that, but definitely off somehow....

1990 Chateau Palmer

NOV 09 Beautiful ruby, thin brick rim, some sediments. Open, transparent yet complex. Great floral nose, roses, tulips and violets and on top some fresh strawberries, jasmin hedge and hints of blackcurrants. Elegance, perfect balance, the acidity is packed in, ripe tannins and fantastic length. 93

1990 Château Palmer

OCT 08 Ruby, dark fruits, cassis, blueberries, scented, complex and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, cassis, some figs, red fruity mid palate, elegant and complex, long. 95

1989 Château Palmer

FEB 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, mint, cedar, blackberries, spices, figs, nuanced, scented, elelegant, lovely nose. Elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, figs, leather, minerals, detailed, cedar and some tobacco, long. 94

1989 Château Palmer

DEC 14 Rubin med tynn tegl kant. Solbær, fiken, noe lær, parfymert, flørtende, detaljert, superb duft, lag på lag. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, frisk, fruktig, detaljert, leken, nydelig balanse, livlig, kjølig frukt for årgangen, flott flaske, lang. Nå-2030 97

1989 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Leather, cedar, floral, very subdued and elegant nose, layered and a bit light on its feet, gorgeous nose. Slightly heavier with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and leaner body, still quite intense, leather, tobacco and still a slight tannic grip in the finish. Long. 94

1989 Château Palmer

NOV 12 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Detailed, floral, seductive, nuanced, cassis, violets, tobacco notes, layered nose, true charmer. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, pure, precise, detailed and nuanced, lovely red and darker fruits, superb balance, transparent, excellent bottle. 98

1989 Château Palmer

SEP 12 Bright ruby. Again tight nose, floral, cassis and flower garden. Fine leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant body and such fine balance. Seductive, superb elegance, very long. Lacks the nuances and layers of some bottles. 94

1989 Château Palmer

AUG 10 Ruby. Some figs, cassis, violets, lovely scented nose, delicate and nuanced nose, layered, light leather note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb elegance and balance, layered and nuanced, very long. 95

1989 Chateau Palmer

JAN 10 Ruby with thin garnet rim. Very elegant, prunes, leather, liquorice, fresh jam, stable, very complex. Exceptional balance, yet again very elegant, fresh acidity, maturing tannins, layered, fantastic long finish. Always a favorite. 94

1989 Chateau Palmer

DEC 09 Ruby with brick rim. Fruit driven nose, tobacco, cigars, blackberries, violets and floral notes, some cherries, quite intense, very elegant and complex, almost exploding in fruit intensity, fresh acidity, lots of ripe tannins, keep another 10 years. Much more intense than the one at the Bordeaux tasting at Øyvind's last month. 95

1989 Chateau Palmer

NOV 09 Ruby, thin brick rim and some sediments. Closed and takes a lot of time to open. Some floral notes, cigar, hints of blackcurrants. Again, great balance, almost Burgundy Grand Cru in its strawberry, acidity and spices, exceptional complexity and fantastic youthfulness and cleanness of fruit. Fantastic length, truly awesome. 95

1989 Château Palmer

AUG 09 Ruby with thin brick rim. Scented, fragrant, highly seductive, stunning nose, detailed and elegant, blueberries and violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, cassis, some figs, superb texture, playful, almost transparent in a way, brilliant wine, long. 96

1989 Château Palmer

DEC 08 Ruby, brick rim. Such a lovely nose on this, figs, cassis, floral notes, seductive and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth and elegant texture, lighter but flirting and seductive, long. Stunning. 95

1989 Château Palmer

APR 07 Ruby with thin brick rim. Violets, roses, cassis, red berries, some figs and dates, cigar notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, elegant, playful, lovely balance, almost transparent, complex, fantastic wine. 96

1989 Château Palmer

DEC 05 Bright ruby, touch of brick tints. Tobacco, red berries, cigars, cassis, blueberries, some spices nose, nuanced. Stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, fresh, fruity, nuanced, detailed, exploding on the palate in fragments of flavours, superb wine. Graceful. On Christmas Eve. 97

1988 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Lower neck fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Some floral notes over figs, anise, plums and blueberries. Slightly herbal and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, playful and elegant, mouthwatering, long, but drops off suddenly.  91

1986 Chateau Palmer

MAY 19 Ruby. Garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, some figs, dates, light anise, layered, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, juicy, lovely balance, long. 95

1986 Chateau Palmer

JAN 19 Corked.

1986 Château Palmer  

MAY 13 Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, very thin brick rim. Deeper nose, some plums, cherries, scented and intense nose. Layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, quite playful and refreshing, towards mouthwatering, very long. But loses something with air. Becomes shorter. 95

1986 Château Palmer

MAY 10 Ruby, garnet rim. Blackcurrants, cedar, chocolate, some leafy notes, nuts, somewhat earthy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, cassis, cherry stone, leather, some herbal notes, chocolate, long finish. 94

1986 Château Palmer

APR 12 Very top shoulder, bad cork, sign of seepage. Ruby, garnet rim, floral, seductive, violets, cassis, youthful feel. Royal Blend tea from Fortnum & Mason, perfumed, roses. Fresh acidity, very ripe tannins, palate disappoints a bit after that nose, superb elegance, long, if tender. 94

1986 Château Palmer

JUN 10 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Touch of volatile overtones, leather, blackcurrants, cedar, nuts, wet leaf, chocolate and anise. Somewhat more developed than other 86's lately. Almost crisp acidity, medium ripe tannins, very pronounced fruit, still elegant body, great balance, very elegant, long length. 93

1985 Château Palmer

AUG 18 Ruby,garnet rim. Red berries, figs, dates, some leather, cedar, nuanced, detailed, elegant, served blind, incredible nose on this, pencil shavings. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, elegant, playful, superb balance, energetic, beautiful maturity, long. Superb, one of my best of this. 96

1985 Château Palmer

DEC 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fragrant, jumps out of the glass, detailed and layered nose, seductive, figs, cedar, refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, soft, fruity, elegant, smooth and rounded, layered and long. 95

1985 Château Palmer

APR 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, up front, some figs, dates, floral notes, violets, nuanced, detailed, refined, seductive as few, layered, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some spices, layered and detailed, refreshing and nuanced, long. 97

1985 Château Palmer

MAY 15 In neck fill. Scented, cassis, leather, mint, detailed nose, light floral note, faint figs note, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, leaner palate, fairly detailed but ever so slightly drying finish, long. 94

1985 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Intense and scented nose, floral and layered, cassis and leather, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, lovely fruit and texture, very elegant but a little bit short. 93

1985 Château Palmer

OCT 12 Deep ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, floral, flirting, cassis and fine leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, beautiful body and balance, refreshing and long. Superb. 95

1983 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Lower neck fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cherries, touch of figs and fruit stones. Minty touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively and mouthwatering, slightly dry palate, long. 92

1983 Château Palmer

JUN 12 In the neck fill. Bright ruby, sweet fruit, tight, leaner nose first. Good acidity, ripe tannins. Biting mouthfeel, Not giving, which I find typical. A wine I don't get. Edgy, dryish, lacks finesse for this estate. 91

1983 Château Palmer

MAR 12 Ruby with garnet rim. Very top shoulder, needed a lot of air to open, first attractive, if lean Margaux, floral, perfumed, layered, later on, ever more intense. After a few hours, superb elegance, and layers upon layers. Nose beyond description. Leaner palate, fresh acidity, tannins ripe and feels almost gone, layered but can't quite keep up with the nose. My very best 83 Palmer, but nowhere close to my best 83; Ch. Margaux. 94

1983 Château Palmer

JAN 11 A level fill, bright ruby with garnet rim. Not too intense, but elegant Médoc nose with violets, cedar, leather, some blackcurrants and hints of tobacco. More powerful in the mouth, fresh acidity, tannins still grippy (ripe), body towards the lean side, acidity sharp and forward, commanding your teeth to salute, some vanilla and oak in the finish, very long indeed, seems to still need cellaring. Needed time to open as well. 93

1983 Château Palmer

OCT 10 Ruby, orange rim. Metallic nose, good acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture but so little flavours, this was strange..... Not corked, showing signs of faulty storage.....

1982 Château Palmer

SEP 18 Ruby, garnet rim, sediments. Scented, red berries, anise, fruity, floral, nuanced, bit of warmth on the nose, touch of mint. Fresh acidity, rip tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant texture. Long. 95

1982 Château Palmer

Top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, floral, nuanced and layered.   Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and very elegant, lively and lovely balance, long. 94

1982 Château Palmer

JUN 12 In the neck fill. Ruby, tobacco, tender and seductive nose. Subtle and truly elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, splendid palate, superb texture and structure. Mouthwatering, very seductive. Lovely feeling. 95

1982 Château Palmer

APR 12 Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, thin brick rim. Ripe, plums, leather, closed first, opened up more later on. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fuller palate, elegant and drinking nicely. Long. 93

1982 Château Palmer

SEP 10 Bright ruby, orange rim. Coffee, plums, anise, cedar, elegant, complex and some floral notes. Great acidity, fresh and elegant texture, pure and somehow lively, ripe tannins, a bit short and hollow. One very good wine, even if not optimal bottle. 89

1981 Château Palmer

AUG 18 Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, some cherries and anise, leaner nose, touch spicy and herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some herbs, anise, leaner, bit rustic. 83

1981 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Top shoulder fill. Garnet, thin brick rim. Some leather, lean nose. Fresh fruit, slightly dry, easy going but refreshing. 83

1979 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Very top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Mature nose of plums, anise, leather and tobacco. Slightly floral with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and plummy even if leaner body, dying off in the finish. 87

1979 Chateau Palmer

JAN 10 Ruby with garnet rim. Mature nose, morellos, cassis, hints of steel, some prunes, liquorice touch, cigars. Fresh acidity, mature tannins, great balance, long finish. Drink now. 88

1978 Chateau Palmer

DEC 09 Bright ruby, brick rim. Evolved and beautiful nose, hints of anise, leather, floral and violets, blackcurrants, cedar, prunes and cherries, not very intense, but such balance and complexity, and real elegance, very fresh acidity, very mature tannins, fantastic, drink now before it dries up. 94

1976 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Berry Bros & Rudd label, estate bottled, dark green BBR foil. Cork confirms label. Bottom neck fill. Bright garnet, brick rim. Scented and floral, lean and very mature nose. A touch of VA that blows off. Sweet and sour. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and drying, somewhat fruitier with air. 85

1967 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Top shoulder fill. Garnet, brick rim, slightly cloudy. Cherries, liquorice and sweet and sour. Fresh acidity, few tannins, a bit lean and dry, lacks fruit. 82

1966 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Berry Bros & Rudd bottled, darker red foil, lower neck fill. Cork states Berry Bros Rudd LTD London. Bright garnet, brick rim. Beautiful floral, cherries and red berries nose. Scented, layered and nuanced. Gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, very elegant, quite refined, playful, slightly drying finish, but very refreshing and more so with air. 93

1961 Château Palmer

MAY 13 Berry Bros & Rudd bottled, golden foil, mid-shoulder fill. Cork reads Berry Bros Rudd LTD London Château Palmer Margaux 1961. Slightly cloudy garnet with almost orange rim. Scented, slightly floral, red berries and cherries, figs, leather and prunes, dried tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively but drying finish, quite full bodied first, lean finish. Ads with air, getting fuller and longer. 92

1959 Château Palmer

MAR 19 Deep red, brick rim. Figs, dates, faint floral note, leaner note nose. Earthy and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, anise, very mature, tiring. 89

1959 Château Palmer

OCT 15 Mid shoulder fill. Ruby, broad brick rim, lots of sediments. Earthy, figs, prunes. Properly tired palate, dead.

1959 Château Palmer

MAY 13 L'Acheteur negociant bottling.  Top shoulder fill. Cork stated nothing. Bright garnet, brick rim. Scented, liquorice, floral and a touch of mint on the nose. Red berries. Fresh acidity, drying palate, dusty and unpleasant, dry finish. Again it ads with air, getting more body. 86