Château Palmer 3ème Grand Cru Classé 2007

Château Palmer 3ème Grand Cru Classé 2007

Mature & Elegant Dry Red Merlot • Cabernet Sauvignon • Petit Verdot Margaux, Bordeaux , France
Mature dark fruit, cedar and earthy spice with silky tannins and refined freshness.
£249.95
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Why You'll Love It
A mature Margaux from Château Palmer, offering the estate's characteristic texture and refinement. Cedar and savoury spice add complexity to the fruit, while the tannins have softened with age. Excellent with roast beef or lamb.
About The Producer
Château Palmer rises above the gravel terraces of Margaux, its pale stone façade and four slender turrets surrounded by vineyards stretching towards the Gironde estuary. Once known as the Domaine de Gascq, the property was already highly regarded in the 18th century, with its wines reportedly served at the court of Versailles.

The estate took its present name from Major General Charles Palmer, a British officer who purchased it in 1814 and devoted considerable energy to expanding both its vineyards and reputation. The imposing château was added by the Péreire brothers in the 1850s, around the time Palmer was named a Third Growth in the Bordeaux Classification of 1855. Its reputation, however, has long transcended that ranking.

In 1938, four Bordeaux merchant families joined together to rescue the estate from a period of uncertainty. The descendants of the Sichel and Mähler-Besse families remain its custodians today. Since arriving in 2004, director Thomas Duroux has guided Palmer towards biodynamic farming, restoring life and balance to its mosaic of historic vineyard parcels. The result is an estate that honours the grandeur of its past while remaining unusually thoughtful, inquisitive and alive.
Winemaking Information
Château Palmer's official 2007 vintage record confirms a blend of 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot. Harvest took place from 18 September to 12 October following a cool and challenging growing season and careful vineyard sorting. A UK specialist merchant lists 13% ABV. This vintage predates the estate's later full biodynamic conversion.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petit Verdot
Region Margaux, Bordeaux
Country France
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Mature & Elegant Dry Red
Vintage 2007
ABV 13%
Volume 75cl
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.