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Palmer one of my all time favourites.

Mar 01, 2019,17:21 PM

I even like semi-off years. The 2000 is sublime now and has many years to go. The 2005 is an infant that will be a blockbuster. The ‘09 and ‘10 will one day be sublime. I asked the representative from the Château his favourite year at a Palmer dinner in my city out of all the 21st century vintage and he responded 2015. I’ve never tried the ‘66, ‘70 or ‘83. Many from the 80’s and 90’s and it almost never disappoints. Good for you for showing such patience. I hope you enjoy your treasures with loved ones. Best,

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Chateau Palmer, Margaux 2016 the best ever what about 1970 & 1966 two very strong years.

By: Bill : March 1st, 2019-17:02

I just got an email highly recommending I jump on the 2016 Chateau Palmer, a wine I enjoy very much. The went on with a comparison that triggered me to see what I had lurking in the cellar. They said the 1983 and 1989 Palmer’s were wines that made me see ...

Palmer one of my all time favourites.

By: emcquillan : March 1st, 2019-17:21

It is one of those favorites I have like Lynch Bages.

By: Bill : March 1st, 2019-17:27

I agree you will not be disappointed even the off years. Talking about off years or "Adjacent" I some 1981 Petrus. Now that is pretty weird. Best Bill

Lucky you!

By: halkcb : March 1st, 2019-17:59

Chateau Palmer is one of my favourite wines from Margaux and you're correct in saying they produce more than decent wines in light vintages.I recall my very first Palmer was a 1977,which was so perfumed albeit mid body and length that it surprised me ,as ...