19,5 RVF
Château Palmer "Ten Years On" 2016
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Château Palmer "Ten Years On" 2016

Bordeaux • Margaux • 3rd Classified Growth • Red

£364.00 tax included
£364.00 tax included
£364.00 / unit
Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Margaux
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 12.5
  • Vintage 2016
  • Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon: 49%, Merlot: 45%, Petit Verdot: 6%

THE Château Palmer3rd Grand Cru Classé of Margaux, sign with the vintage 2016 a wine of remarkable depth, combining power, freshness and elegance.

With Ten Years On, Palmer unveils this vintage today after ten years of aging in its own cellarsA wine that has reached a stage of exceptional maturitywhere its aromas of black fruits, spices and cocoa are fully revealed, supported by silky tannins and a very long finish. A rare edition, offered directly after ten years of storage at domaine.

100/100 Gault & Millau, 100/100 Wine Enthusiast, 100/100 Jane Anson, 100/100 Vinous

Ratings

Ratings

  • La Revue du Vin de France 19,5/20
  • Bettane & Desseauve 99/100
  • Parker (WA) 98+/100
  • Vinous 100/100
  • James Suckling 98/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin 97/100
  • Decanter 98/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Dress : Deep red with purplish highlights.
Nose : A complex bouquet blending black fruits, sweet spices and floral notes.
Mouth : Rich and velvety, with silky tannins and a lovely acidity.
Final: Long and persistent, leaving a delicate imprint of ripe fruit and spices.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal with duck breast with cherries or a mature cheese like Comté.
Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Château Palmer extends over clay-limestone soils, characteristic of the appellation Margaux. The vines, averaging 30 years old, benefit from a climat The temperate oceanic climate provides ideal conditions for the slow and even ripening of the grapes. The diversity of grape varieties cultivated contributes to the aromatic richness of the wines. Each plot is meticulously tended, with constant attention to soil health and biodiversity, thus allowing the full potential of this exceptional terroir to be expressed.

Owner and history

Currently headed by Thomas Duroux, the Château Palmer It has managed to retain its soul while modernizing. château belongs to the Mähler-Besse and Sichel families. The owners' passion for oenology and their respect for the terroir are reflected in every vintage. Their commitment to sustainable viticulture and their desire to innovate while preserving tradition make the Château Palmer An example to follow in the wine world. domaine, Over generations, it continues to write its history with wines renowned for their elegance and complexity.

Vinification and aging

Winemaking at Château Palmer It is a meticulous process, combining tradition and innovation. After a carefully selected, hand-harvested grape selection, the grapes are destemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. This method preserves the freshness and aromas of the fruit. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new. This meticulous attention to aging gives the wines an elegant structure and remarkable aging potential, while respecting the unique character of each vintage.

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The team's opinion

THE Château Palmer "Ten Years On" 2016 is an ode to finesse, where each sip tells the story of an exceptional terroir.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2026 à 2060

Wine profile

  • complex
  • timber frame
  • spicy