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Château Palmer - 2003 - Château Palmer
Ref: A042203
3eme Cru Classé Margaux, Cantenac

The 2003 is deifinitely an atypical Palmer due to the heat of the vintage. It is exceptionally deep in colour with strong powerful tannins that will require several years of cellaring to soften. There are those who view the 2003 Palmer as a wine that lacks the purity of fruit and restrained power of more typical vintageswhilst others believe it is a sleeper that will reward patience. The jury will remain out for some time to come. Drink 2010 - 2030.

Château Palmer was built during the Second Empire by the Parisian bankers Emile and Isaac Péreire. The château's elegant architecture features four pointed turrets. Vines surround the château and outbuildings.

The vineyards grow on gravelly outcrops in Margaux and Cantenac. The gravel consists of large smooth pebbles that are either lydian, quartz or pudding stone called graves de Palassou. This outstanding terroir is ideal for making great wine. It overlooks the Gironde estuary and benefits from the Médoc's unique oceanic microclimate. The weather is generally hot, dry, and sunny in summer and autumn. Spring comes early and is not very rainy. This brings about early budding, as well as flowering in May and June.

Cabernet Sauvignon 55% Merlot 40% Cabernet Franc 5%

Price: £96.40
Including VAT at 17.5%

Qty:

France - Bordeaux (Margaux)	2003	Medium Bodied
Cabernet-Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc	Red	Beef/Grouse/Duck
Château Palmer	Medium Dry	Best laid down

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