Parker about Château Palmer 1998
A classic Margaux, the 1998 Palmer has put on weight and fleshed out during its elevation in barrel. It displays a dense purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of black fruits, licorice, melted asphalt, pain grille, and a touch of acacia flowers. Full-bodied, with brilliant definition, this blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dollop of Petit Verdot, will age well for 20-30 years. It is one of the Medoc's, as well as the Margaux appellation's finest wines of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2028.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
| Rebsorten | Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Petit Verdot 5% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Palmer, 3 Avenue des Vignolles, 33180 Saint-Estephe, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 16–18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2008 - 2038 |
| Parker Punkte | 91 |
| Jahrgang | 1998 |
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Château Palmer 1998
Château Palmer is a renowned winery in the Margaux appellation, Bordeaux, France. The 1998 vintage is particularly prized among wine lovers and is often considered a classic Margaux. The wine belongs to the Troisième Cru (Third Growth) classification in the official classification of 1855.
The 1998 Château Palmer presents a deep ruby red, fading to garnet with age. The bouquet offers a complex blend of black currants, plums, and blackberries, accompanied by notes of cedarwood, tobacco, leather, and a hint of violet. On the palate, this vintage is full-bodied with a silky texture. The tannins are well-integrated and provide a pleasant structure. Aromas of dark fruits, chocolate, and spices are clearly evident, followed by a long and elegant finish.
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Around Bordeaux, where the rivers Garonne and Dordogne unite to form the Gironde, some of the finest and most expensive wines in the world thrive. Blessed by the abundance of water and an excellent climate and equipped with excellent soil, this spot of land allows viticulture at the highest level. Château Palmer cultivates Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot on around 66 hectares on the left side of the Gironde.
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