(Barreltasting 2017)
"... tiefe, dunkle Farbe, nicht schwarz wie viel St-Julien aber viel mehr als bspw Margaux, reife, klare, dunkle Frucht, dicht, mollig, auch sehr gute Struktur, Bitterschokolade, dann doch etwas vollreif+, mineralisch, Power." (2017 - Barreltasting)
Bild: 2017 Primeurverkostung zusammen mit THOMAS DUROUX
Jane Anson: 99 Punkte
"Last tried at the 10 years on tasting back in January of this year, and once again this confirms that the 2016 Palmer showcases the power and concentration of the vintage, remaining concentrated and muscular, in need of a few more years to fully realise its evident potential. With 30 minutes in the glass, a slow unroll reveals layers of cassis, bilberry, cigar box, graphite, peony flowers, liquorice root, cocoa bean, espresso and gunsmoke. Love how the nuanced florality of the Margaux appellation is hidden underneath the architecture. The estate was being fully farmed biodynamically at this point, but still two years away from certification.. Thomas Duroux director, 60% new oak for ageing." (09/2026)
Decanter: 98 Punkte
"As is always the case with Palmer, the richness, depth and silkiness is just so impressive. Sophisticated and well constructed, with a vertical lift-off, there's a creamy richness on the palate which supports pencil-lead, liquorice, damson, black cherry and slate. I love the smoky cocoa bean finish. Like the Alter Ego, it's a different style this year but no less impressive, displaying width, heft and incredible persistency. It's a wine that's going to age far into the future and is extremely easy to recommend. The highest ever proportion of grand vin was produced in 2016." - Jane Anson (10/2018)
