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Chateau Palmer 3rd Classified Growth 1995, 0.75
Château Palmer is a leading wine estate in Margaux. Within its appellation, Palmer is certainly the closest rival to its first growth classified neighbour. Although officially classified as a third growth, in its good vintages Château Palmer is among the best in Bordeaux.
The estate dates back to the 17th century, but it was not until 1814 that the Englishman Charles Palmer became its owner and gave it his name. In 1938, the estate was acquired by four Bordeaux merchant families, two of whom - Sichel and Mähler-Besse - still own the estate today. Since 2004, the estate has been managed by the charismatic agronomist and oenologist Thomas Duroux, who previously made wine at Ornellaia in Tuscany. Palmer is located in the commune of Cantenac, just next to the village of Margaux. 66 hectares of vineyards are planted on a plateau of gravelly, sandy and clayey soils overlooking the Gironde estuary. The plantings include equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon at 47% each, and 6% Petit Verdot. While the average age of the vines is quite typical for the region - around 40 years - some of the vines are over 70 years old. This, as well as the relatively high Merlot content and the benefits of careful and well-established biodynamic practices, may explain the richness and complexity of the wines.