2014 Chateau Palmer (ex-chateau; 2024 library release) (1.5L)
The 2014 Palmer builds on the promise that it showed in barrel. It is clearly a more understated and nuanced Palmer from winemaker Thomas Duroux this year, but a Margaux with exquisite delineation and precision, hints of blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of pencil box. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. It feels supple and lithe in the mouth. It will not have the depth and power of the subsequent 2015 Palmer, yet the "flow" is very sensual and the Merlot (45% of the blend) just lends it roundness and a caressing texture. What a beautiful Margaux and I bet it will be deceptively long-lived. ~ (94) Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 3-31-2017
The 2014 Palmer is endowed with serious depth and intensity. Black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol infuse the 2014 with striking midpalate depth, unctuousness and texture. Silky, plush and polished, the 2014 will likely offer a very long window of pure drinking pleasure. It is one of the sexiest, raciest 2014s readers will come across. The blend is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot aged in 60-65% new French oak. ~ (95) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 2-1-2017
This really develops wonderfully in the glass starting out earthy with mushrooms and spices and then turns to dark fruit such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, very intense and minerally. Firm and silky tannins and a long, long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink in 2022. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 2-13-2017
Bright, dense crimson. Meaty and fresh. Massive precision. Edgy but with great fruit in the middle and masses of energy. Refined and racy. Quite a strong statement. For the lovely long term. So long. ~ (18) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 4-24-2017
The 2014 Palmer is up with the crème de la crème of the vintage and should merit an even higher score in 5-7 years. A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot brought up in 65% new French oak, its deep ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by a rich, opulent bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherries, chocolate, and tobacco, with hints of graphite and background oak. With more texture and mid-palate depth than most in the vintage, this terrific 2014 is medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, layered and as hedonistic and sexy as it gets in the vintage. Give bottle 4-5 years and it should drink nicely for two decades. ~ (95) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 11-30-2017
Beautifully poised, with spiced damson and raspberry fruits, higher acidity than you find in the 2015 or 2016, juicy and just about opening up to drink. Has the generous floral character of a maturing Palmer, where the peony and roses start to take off through the mid palate, hovering above the berry fruits, layering up with complexity, thoroughly enjoyable. A good 10 to 15 years ahead of pleasure. This was the 200th anniversary vintage since General Charles Palmer bought the wine estate from Madame de Gascq. Harvest September 22 to October 14, 60% new oak. ~ (94) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 2-1-2024
This has a fresh, energetic feel, with lots of bramble-edged grip pushing the core of raspberry, plum and cherry coulis flavors. The finish is very pure, punctuated by lively floral and iron notes. Flaunts minerality in the end. Best from 2020 through 2035. ~ (94) James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 3-31-2017
The 2014 Palmer is endowed with serious depth and intensity. Black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol infuse the 2014 with striking midpalate depth, unctuousness and texture. Silky, plush and polished, the 2014 will likely offer a very long window of pure drinking pleasure. It is one of the sexiest, raciest 2014s readers will come across. The blend is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot aged in 60-65% new French oak. ~ (95) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 2-1-2017
This really develops wonderfully in the glass starting out earthy with mushrooms and spices and then turns to dark fruit such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, very intense and minerally. Firm and silky tannins and a long, long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink in 2022. ~ (95) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 2-13-2017
Bright, dense crimson. Meaty and fresh. Massive precision. Edgy but with great fruit in the middle and masses of energy. Refined and racy. Quite a strong statement. For the lovely long term. So long. ~ (18) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 4-24-2017
The 2014 Palmer is up with the crème de la crème of the vintage and should merit an even higher score in 5-7 years. A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot brought up in 65% new French oak, its deep ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by a rich, opulent bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherries, chocolate, and tobacco, with hints of graphite and background oak. With more texture and mid-palate depth than most in the vintage, this terrific 2014 is medium to full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, layered and as hedonistic and sexy as it gets in the vintage. Give bottle 4-5 years and it should drink nicely for two decades. ~ (95) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 11-30-2017
Beautifully poised, with spiced damson and raspberry fruits, higher acidity than you find in the 2015 or 2016, juicy and just about opening up to drink. Has the generous floral character of a maturing Palmer, where the peony and roses start to take off through the mid palate, hovering above the berry fruits, layering up with complexity, thoroughly enjoyable. A good 10 to 15 years ahead of pleasure. This was the 200th anniversary vintage since General Charles Palmer bought the wine estate from Madame de Gascq. Harvest September 22 to October 14, 60% new oak. ~ (94) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 2-1-2024
This has a fresh, energetic feel, with lots of bramble-edged grip pushing the core of raspberry, plum and cherry coulis flavors. The finish is very pure, punctuated by lively floral and iron notes. Flaunts minerality in the end. Best from 2020 through 2035. ~ (94) James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 3-31-2017
SKU: SK3554844-1500
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Palmer
FORMAT : 1500ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Palmer
FORMAT : 1500ml