Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Palmer |
Label Name: | Margaux 3eme Cru |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Margaux, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Merlot (49%) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) ~91; Vinous 90–92; Wine Spectator 90–93; James Suckling ~92–93. Decanter/other regional critics gave favorable marks (e. g. , ~17. 5/20)
Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and black cherry with violet, cedar and subtle cigar-box notes. Medium-bodied, silky texture, polished tannins and a long, floral, gently spiced finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/steak, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy/ginger, umami mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, temperature-controlled fermentations, malolactic conversion; matured 18–21 months in French oak barrels (≈45% new).
Vineyard Info
Château Palmer, an 1855 Third Growth in Margaux; co-owned by the Sichel and Mahler-Besse interests. Thomas Duroux leads winemaking; estate moved to biodynamic practices and certification in the 2010s.