Chateau Palmer - 3eme Cru Classe', Margaux 2012 75cl

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Chateau Palmer - Grand Cru Classe', Margaux 2012 75cl Winery: Chateau Palmer Grape : Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot Region : Left Bank Bordeaux, Margaux 3rd Grand Cru AOC, France Alcohol Content: 13.5% Food Pairing: Beef, Veal, Lamb. Description: Château Palmer is a leading wine estate in Margaux. Within its appellation, Palmer is certainly the closest rival to their first growth neighbour, Ch. Margaux. Although officially ranked a third growth, at their best the wines of Ch. Palmer are among the greatest anywhere in Bordeaux. The estate dates to the 17th century, though it was not until 1814 that Englishman Charles Palmer took ownership and gave it his name. In 1938, the estate was bought by four Bordeaux négociant families, two of whom – the Sichel and Mähler-Besse families – own the property today. Since 2004, the estate has been led by the charismatic agronomist and oenologist Thomas Duroux, who had lately returned from a stint making wine at Ornellaia, in Tuscany. He undertook major renovations including a complete modernisation of the grape reception area, the vat rooms and barrel cellar. In the vineyards, the technical team began experimenting with biodynamic farmi

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