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.