Palmer Margaux 3eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Palmer
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux AOC, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 48%, Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Petit Verdot 4%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 98; James Suckling 98; Wine Enthusiast 98; William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 97; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Decanter 97; Wine Spectator 94

Tasting Note
Full-bodied, layered black-fruit core of cassis and black cherry with violet and truffle florals, cocoa, licorice and cedar. Silky texture, lively acidity and refined, mouthcoating tannins; long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), braised beef short ribs, umami-rich mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled vats with gentle maceration. Aged ~20–22 months in oak (50–60% new) and large foudre. Estate practices are organic/biodynamic.

Vineyard Info
Château Palmer, a 3ème Cru classé (1855) in Margaux. Co-owned by the Sichel and Mähler-Besse families; led by Thomas Duroux. Estate converted to organic/biodynamic viticulture (Demeter certified from 2017).