Château Palmer

Margaux

2015

Blend

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot

Wine designation

Château Palmer, Red, 2015
Category: Margaux, 3ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Opt for roast lamb with herbs. Game dishes, such as wild duck or venison in sauce, will also pair.
Data sheet

Château Palmer

Margaux

2015

Tasting notes

The deep purple color indicates a dense and powerful wine. The nose reveals notes of perfectly ripe black fruits, licorice, vanilla, and delicate smokiness. On the palate, the wine is rich, full-bodied, and structured, with a subtle balance between roundness and tannins, ending with a spicy, long, and smooth finish.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 52 hectares
Soil composition: Clay-based with a deep layer of sandy gravel.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Tapered conical tanks with temperature control.
Maceration technique: The fermentation starts using natural yeasts and very little sulfur.
Aging: Oak Barrels
20-40% new oak.
Type of oak: French
Winemaker: Thomas Duroux
Consulting œnologist: Eric Boissenot

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

In 1814 Charles Palmer, a British colonel purchased the Château de Gascq from Madame de Ferrière. After changing the name to Château Palmer, he invested everything to expand and improve the estate. He would be obligated to sell the property to his creditors, the caisse hypothéciare in 1843, before he passed away in the same year. In 1855, the estate was ranked as a third growth in the 1855 classification. Purchased by four Bordeaux families in 1938, the estate is still owned by the Sichel and Mâhler-Besse families.
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Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Having transitioned in 2014 to organic and biodynamic, the vineyard practices have re-balanced the soil’s natural vitality, which has reduced the need for chemical fertilizers. The estate produces a « home-made » compost from vine shoots, grape stalks, and manure from the different livestock herds that are tended on the property. An increase in fruit and plant cultivation that helps to promote natural pest deterrents.