Today we present one of the standout houses on the left bank of Bordeaux. From 1814 to 1831, Palmer bought up surrounding land and vineyards until Château Palmer stretched 163 hectares from Cantenac, to Issan to Margaux.The wine is one of the fourteen Troisièmes Crus (Third Growths) in the historic classification of 1855. Located between the towns of Margaux and Cantenac, this is seen as one of the most famed third growths. It is by far the most expensive third growth as well.
There have been changes at the chateau and they began producing ‘Alter Ego’ their other wine since 1998. Roughly 40% of the estate's production, is now sold as Alter Ego de Palmer. The result has been a significant reduction in the quantity of wine sold as Château Palmer. I had the chance to revisit the incredible 2017 Chateau Palmer (OB, 97) which is at an amazing spot to enjoy now. It is rich, viscous and very terroir-focused wine. Learn more at https://www.chateau-palmer.com/en/article/charles-palmers-claret and here is my review of the 2017 Chateau Palmer.
2017 Chateau Palmer- A glorious wine, the 2017 Chateau Palmer is a heavyhitter that has a long way to go in the cellar. Dense creme de violette, anise, dark chocolate shavings and dark cherry flavors combine with silky tannins and copious stony minerals. This is seamless throughout the drinking experience. Enjoy now and over the next twenty plus years. Drink 2024-2044- 97