"OWC, Bin Soiled labels, 7 BN, 3TS, 1 MS, 1 LS (US Strip labels)
17.5+ Points, Alex Hunt MW (jancisrobinson.com): "A model of aristocratic but not austere claret. Lovely cedary aromas lending freshness, the tannic hardness finally shed. Pretty Margaux fruit still with plenty of sweetness and life. A pristine bottle and the unanimous highlight thus far."
90 Points, Robert Parker: "Other than Chateau Margaux, the 1982 Palmer is the strongest wine from what was the weakest appellation of the vintage, Margaux. Keep in mind that today, the classified-growth Margaux estates are all making fine wines (Brane-Cantenac, Malescot St.-Exupery, d’Issan, etc.), but when the 1982 was conceived, most of these properties made mediocre wines. Palmer, which seemed very loosely structured, and lacking concentration as well as tannin when it was first tasted, has firmed up, put on some weight, and reveals a slightly rustic edge. It possesses a deep garnet color to the rim along with plenty of sweet black fruit, charcoal, herb, and licorice characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, flavorful, and surprisingly well-endowed, it should drink nicely for another 10-15 years. June 2009.""
Chateau Palmer traces it origins to the 18th century when it was carved out of the enormous vineyard holding of Ch d’Issan, the Chateau takes it’s name from Colonel Charles Palmer who purchased the estate in the early 19th Century and expanded the vineyard significantly. The picturesque chateau with its 4 turret-shaped was constructed under the ownership of the Pereire family in the late 19th century who owned the property until selling in 1938 to a consortium of four Bordeaux negociant families - Ginestet, Miailhe, Mahler-Besse and the Sichel family. Over time the shareholding have changed further and the principle proprietors are now the Sichel and Mahler-Besse families.
Chateau Palmer has an exceptional reputation and sits comfortably in the group of Bordeaux estates referred to as ‘Super Seconds’, whilst officially classified as a 3rd growth in 1855 it has long been held to be amongst the pick of the estates that tuck in alongside the great 1st growths of the region. The proprietors have not rested on their laurels and in recent decades there has been a constant stream of investment in the property, covering the vineyards and the winemaking facilities. The 66 hectare vineyard is planted with 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Since 2014 Ch Palmer has moved to 100% biodynamic farming, achieving certification in 2017.
