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Palmer 2005

Margaux, Third Growth

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Tasting Notes

Its bigger sister, the 2005 Château Palmer (53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot), is one of the great efforts of this superlative vintage. Floral notes mixed with blackberry, cassis, plum, licorice and spring flowers soar from the glass of this dense ruby/purple wine. It is medium to full-bodied, surprisingly opulent (it has a big percentage of Merlot), long, multi-dimensional and textured. This wonderfully pure, stunning wine once again performs as a first-growth. It should drink well for the next 20-25 years.

Score: 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2040 30 June 2015

This spectacular offering should continue to improve, and may merit an even higher score after additional aging. Stunningly rich and powerful, the dark purple-tinged 2005 Palmer is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot. Aromas of incense, burning embers, black currants, plums, licorice, and flowers are followed by a full-bodied Margaux with more weight and power even than its nearby first-growth rival, Chateau Margaux. The abundant acidity and tannins are beautifully coated by the wine’s exceptional fruit extract and overall harmony and richness. It is so concentrated that one is hard pressed to find even a hint of new oak. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2045+

Score: 97

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2045 30 April 2008

A classic vin de garde as well as a Palmer for the ages, the 2005 will last for 40-50 years. Representing 50% of the production, it is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot. An inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by a beautiful bouquet of flowers, cassis, spice box, forest floor, and subtle wood. Boasting extraordinary intensity, a huge entry on the palate, full body, high tannin, and good underlying acidity, this is a massive as well as exquisitely elegant, pure effort. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050+.

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

Good deep red-ruby. Deep, brooding aromas of blackberry, kirsch and chocolate mint, with a distinctly roasted, jammy character showing today. Compellingly sweet and explosive on the palate, with great fat to the flavors of plum, mulberry, coffee and mocha; like a cocktail of jammy fruits. This is downright massive, not to say decadent, for Palmer-at 14% alcohol the highest ever recorded here. A pure liquid confection.

Score: 94

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2008

One of the traditional names of the Medoc, Palmer is a top Super second. The 2005 has a slightly higher proportion of Merlot than usual - 40%, with 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot. Glossy dark ruby red. Very fragrant, potent aromatics, with perfume wafting from the glass. Very inviting. There is good weight of incredibly intense ripe fruits and a luxuriant, broad mouthfeel with good tannic structure. A powerful finish goes on and on. This is actually 14% alcohol (thanks to all that lush ripe Merlot). Well-balanced.

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Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900