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LOT 46

Lot 46

CHÂTEAU PALMER 2002 (1) WA 94
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2003 (1)
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2004 (1) WA 94
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2005 (1) WS 94 WA 98

CHÂTEAU PALMER 2002 (1) WA 94 CHÂTEAU PALMER 2003 (1) CHÂTEAU PALMER 2004 (1) WA 94 CHÂTEAU PALMER 2005 (1) WS 94 WA 98
Lot 46 Details
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2002 (1)

Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
scraped label.

A successful wine for the vintage, this blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot boasts complex notes of menthol, black currants, plums, licorice, and a hint of cappuccino in its stunning aromatics. Dense, medium to full-bodied, with high levels of tannin in a big, full-bodied style (much in the spirit of such classic Bordeaux vintages as 1966, 1986, and 1996), this wine possesses superb purity and serious length, but should be purchased only by those with considerable patience and a good, cold cellar, since it will need plenty of time. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028. April 2005 WA 94

CHÂTEAU PALMER 2003 (1)

Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
scraped label.

CHÂTEAU PALMER 2004 (1)

Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
scraped label.

This stunning wine is one of the vintage’s great successes. Administrator Thomas Duroux has fashioned a modern day version of Palmer’s brilliant 1966. Displaying a rare combination of power and elegance, this dense purple-colored offering exhibits notes of blackberries, truffles, flowers, incense, and camphor. Long, classic, and medium to full-bodied with stunning texture and richness, this superb effort is a candidate for the finest Margaux of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025+ June 2007 Drink: 2011-2025 WA 94

CHÂTEAU PALMER 2005 (1)

Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé

Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 2005 Château Palmer is a legend in the making. Apparently the vines received 57% less rain than average, yet the 2005 shrugs off any water deficiency and has nurtured a wondrously pixelated bouquet, whereby mineralité shines through the black cherry and blueberry fruit. Search deeper and you discover veins of graphite that impart a Pauillac-like allure. The palate is medium-bodied and intense, but it is not overwhelming, a Margaux that is galvanized with a firm backbone thereby ensuring this will age over the long term. The symmetry here is enthralling - a 2005 that is destined for greatness. The only question is whether it will surpass the 2009 or 2010 Palmer? It will be fun finding out. Tasted May 2015. Drink: 2022-2050 WS 94 WA 98

4 bts.    per lot $1,300 - $1,500

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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