Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Palmer
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 49%, Cabernet Sauvignon 44%, Petit Verdot 7%
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Neal Martin (Vinous) 92, Stephen Tanzer 91, Jancis Robinson 17/20, Wine Spectator 90, Falstaff 92, Jane Anson 93. (Sources: Château Palmer technical notes, BBR, Vinous, Wine Spectator, Falstaff, trade listings)

Tasting Note
Silky, refined Margaux with blackcurrant, plum, bay leaf, cedar and soft spice. Lush mid-palate, polished ripe tannins, low acidity and a long, elegant cassis-toasted-oak finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ/galbi, Szechuan beef (milder), umami-rich mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Fermented by plot and variety in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; matured 18–21 months in French oak barrels (approx. 50–60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Palmer, a Margaux 3ème Cru Classé, family-owned since 1938 and managed by Thomas Duroux (since 2004); renowned for Merlot-rich, elegant Bordeaux blends.