Palmer Margaux 3eme Cru 2008

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Palmer
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores: Vinous 95, Decanter 95, Wine Enthusiast 95, Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 94, Wine Spectator ~91–92, James Suckling 93. (Sources: critic reviews and listings)

Tasting Note
Dense purple; aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice, incense and saddle leather. Full-bodied, rich and layered with ripe, sweet tannins, cedar/oak spice and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan lamb, miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18–21 months in French oak (≈45% new), with malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Château Palmer, a 3ème Cru classé (1855) in Margaux, ~66 ha; long family ownership (Sichel & Mâhler‑Besse), Merlot-rich plantings and modern/biodynamic practices under estate management.