| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Palmer |
| Label Name: | Margaux 3eme Cru |
| Vintage: | 2009 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | Merlot 52%, Cabernet Sauvignon 41%, Petit Verdot 7% |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97, Jeb Dunnuck 99, Tim Atkin 97, Jancis Robinson 18/20, James Suckling 95-98; widely cited as one of the top Palmers of the modern era
Tasting Note
Opulent, full-bodied Margaux with concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, layered with violet, graphite, cedar and Asian spice; velvety yet powerful tannins and a long, mineral-laced finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, rack of lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), soy-braised short ribs, Korean BBQ beef, rich umami mushroom dishes.
Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: plot-based fermentations, extended maceration, aged ~12-18 months in French oak barrels (significant new oak), blended before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Château Palmer is a prestigious Margaux estate (Troisième Cru Classé, 1855), known for Merlot-rich, elegant blends and consistent high quality from top vineyards in Cantenac-Margaux.