Chateau Palmer Margaux – 1959

  • Ready 2017 - 2030
  •  95/100
  •  France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Margaux

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Margaux

Producer

Chateau Palmer

Type

Red

Grape

Bordeaux Red Blend

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Chateau Palmer

Producer

Chateau Palmer

Appellation

Margaux

Designation

AOP

Classification

Troisieme Cru

Cuvee Bottling


Gallery


WO score

RP
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Tasting notes

Vinous
Tasted: 02/01/2018
Drink: 2019-2035
Author: Neal Martin


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Robert Parker
Tasted: 28/09/2017
Drink: 2016-2025


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Profile

Area under vines: 66 hectares
Soils: Gravel and sand
Average age of the vines: 38 years
Planting density: 10 000 vines/ha

First wine: Chateau Palmer
Production: 120 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in 45-60% new oak barrels for 24 months 
Grape varieties:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon 47%
  • Merlot 47%
  • Petit Verdot 6%

Second wine: Alter Ego

Ageing: 25% to 40% new oak barrels
Grape varieties:

  • Merlot 51%
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
  • Petit Verdot 9%

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Location

Chateau Palmer, Lieu dit Issan, Margaux, Gironde, France
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