Palmer Margaux 3eme Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Palmer
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Merlot (49%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) ~91; Vinous 90–92; Wine Spectator 90–93; James Suckling ~92–93. Decanter/other regional critics gave favorable marks (e. g. , ~17. 5/20)

Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and black cherry with violet, cedar and subtle cigar-box notes. Medium-bodied, silky texture, polished tannins and a long, floral, gently spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/steak, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy/ginger, umami mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, temperature-controlled fermentations, malolactic conversion; matured 18–21 months in French oak barrels (≈45% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Palmer, an 1855 Third Growth in Margaux; co-owned by the Sichel and Mahler-Besse interests. Thomas Duroux leads winemaking; estate moved to biodynamic practices and certification in the 2010s.