95-97
Parker
17+
Jancis Robinson
CHATEAU PALMER, 2021
MARGAUX
Thomas Duroux, General Manager of Château Palmer, speaks about the 2021 vintage: "2021 is a vintage where the talent of a rich and determined team made all the difference, once again demonstrating the passion and cohesion of a collective."
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | 3rd Growth |
| GRAPE VARIETIES |
56% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot |
| VINTAGE 2021 |
Château Palmer on the 2021 vintage: "2021 takes us on a journey through time. A vintage full of restraint and balance, reminiscent of those from the last century. The aromatic freshness combined with the supple tannins and characteristic velvety texture make Château Palmer 2021 a great Palmer wine, one whose texture and smoothness beautifully define its identity." |
| VITICULTURE |
The winter was mild, and the spring frosts in April and May were well managed. Flowering began in a warm and dry climate, two weeks later than in 2020. From June until mid-August, rainfall accelerated vegetative growth and increased mildew pressure until the end of veraison. By late August, a dry climate set in for four weeks, allowing for good berry ripening. The Merlot harvest began on September 24, and the harvest concluded on October 15 with the completion of the Cabernet harvest. |
| VINIFICATION |
A double sorting of the berries is carried out, both in the vineyard and at the winery. Depending on the plots and grape varieties, the lots are distributed into 54 conical stainless steel vats for fermentation. Subsequently, numerous tasting and blending sessions determine which lot will be part of the grand vin or the second wine. The aging process lasts 20 to 22 months, with 50% in 225L barrels and the other half in 30HL casks. |
| FORMAT | 75 CL |
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Vineyard Detail
| AGRICULTURE | Organic & biodynamic |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | Merlot, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot |
| VINEYARD SURFACE AREA | 55 hectares |
| ANNUAL PRODUCITON | 100,000 bottles |
| HARVEST | Manual |
| SOIL | Gravelly-sandy soil & gravelly-clayey subsoil |
History and anecdotes
The English general, Charles Palmer acquired the estate in 1814 and gave it his name in the 1830s. The Pereire brothers, influential bankers, bought Château Palmer in 1853, just before being classified as Troisième Cru in 1855. They built the emblematic château we all know today.
In 1938, the estate was bought by four great families, wine merchants from Bordeaux, the Ginestet, the Mihailhen, the Mähler-Besse and the Sichel. The last two families are nowadays the estate’s owners, but it has been run by Thomas Duroux, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, since 2004.
Characteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | 3rd Growth |
| GRAPE VARIETIES |
56% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot |
| VINTAGE 2021 |
Château Palmer on the 2021 vintage: "2021 takes us on a journey through time. A vintage full of restraint and balance, reminiscent of those from the last century. The aromatic freshness combined with the supple tannins and characteristic velvety texture make Château Palmer 2021 a great Palmer wine, one whose texture and smoothness beautifully define its identity." |
| VITICULTURE |
The winter was mild, and the spring frosts in April and May were well managed. Flowering began in a warm and dry climate, two weeks later than in 2020. From June until mid-August, rainfall accelerated vegetative growth and increased mildew pressure until the end of veraison. By late August, a dry climate set in for four weeks, allowing for good berry ripening. The Merlot harvest began on September 24, and the harvest concluded on October 15 with the completion of the Cabernet harvest. |
| VINIFICATION |
A double sorting of the berries is carried out, both in the vineyard and at the winery. Depending on the plots and grape varieties, the lots are distributed into 54 conical stainless steel vats for fermentation. Subsequently, numerous tasting and blending sessions determine which lot will be part of the grand vin or the second wine. The aging process lasts 20 to 22 months, with 50% in 225L barrels and the other half in 30HL casks. |
| FORMAT | 75 CL |
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