2020 Chateau Palmer - 3eme Cru Classe Margaux

Decanter.com - 97 pts - JA: *Vivid colours, and the aromatics grab hold straight away. This is intense and concentrated, elegant, balanced and classical, all about the texture which is velvety and seductive with softly-grained tannins. Moves oh so slowly through the palate with dozens of layers to get hold of. The overall feel is precise, slow and seductive, with appellation and estate signature at every turn. Sappy, hawthorn freshness, rosemary, redcurrant, tobacco, cigar box and dark chocolate shavings on the finish. Window 2028 - 2044* - 05/2021

Falstaff Magazin – 96 pts – PM: *Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, tiefer Kern, zarte Randaufhellung. Feiner Edelholztouch, etwas Zeder und Grafit, schwarze Beeren, Nuancen von Wacholder, ein Hauch von Bergamotte. Saftig, feine Cassisnuancen, frische schwarze Kirschen, integrierte Tannine, frisch strukturiert, mineralisch, kühler Stil, gut anhaftend, feine Würze im Abgang, verfügt über Reifepotenzial, ein eleganter Speisenbegleiter.* - 02/2023

Vinum Magazin – 18/20 pts: *Zurückhaltend ausbaugeprägt, komplex und viel versprechend, kompakter Auftakt, dichte Entwicklung, erstklassiges, reifes Tannin, grosse Spannkraft und Länge; saftig, tonisch, ungemein fruchtig, superb.* - 07/2023

WeinWisser – 20/20pts – GL, TW: *Tiefgründiges Bouquet, schwarze Herzkirsche, dunkles Graphit und Olivenpaste. Im zweiten Ansatz Schokopastille, Brombeerkonfitüre und Zwetschge. Am vielschichtigen Gaumen reifes Extrakt, tänzerische Rasse, reifes, gut stützendes Tanningerüst, mächtiger Körper. Im katapultartigen Finale mit schwarzbeerigen Konturen, dunkler Mineralik und Brasiltabak, nicht enden wollendes Rückaroma.* – 03/2023

JancisRobinson.com - 18+/20pts - JL: *The Merlot provides the broad sweep and touch of sweetness on entry, the Cabernet the fine but punchy tannins that drive the wine. Lots of life and persistence, the tannins fine-grained and fresh. Clear potential. 14.1% Drink 2028 - 2050* - 04/2021

quarin.com - 98pts - JMQ: *Couleur sombre, intense et noire. Nez intense, fin, subtil, complexe et noble. Nuances d´encre, de fruits noirs. Touche crémeuse rappelant Pomerol. A l´agitation, il change encore et fait même penser à la Syrah. Cristallin en entrée de bouche, extrêmement aromatique au milieu, gras, ample, fondant et assez bouleversant, le vin gagne de l’énergie avant de s´achever long, complexe et très savoureux. Waouh ! Assemblage : 48 % cabernet sauvignon, 48 % merlot, 4 % petit verdot. Degré d´alcool : 14°2 - pH : 3,79 (moyenne) - IPT : 78 (moyenne ++). Rendement : 31 hl/ha. Production : 55 % de la récolte.* - 05/21

Vinous.com – 98 pts – AG: * The 2020 Palmer is exceptional. Soft, seamless and ample, the Grand Vin caresses the palate with stunning depth and intensity. Super-ripe black cherry, licorice, cloves, menthol and chocolate meld together in the glass. As always, Palmer is made from blocks on gravelly/clay soils (as opposed to the more gravelly/sandy soils for Alter Ego) which gives the wines the breadth and creaminess to match its exotic personality. There is a restrained exuberance here that is so appealing.* - 12/2022

WineEnthusiast - 97-99 pts - RV: *Barrel Sample. This wine's floral perfume is matched by generous tannins that surprise by their strength. The fruit flavors offer a mix of black and red berries. They are finely structured and concentrated, balanced by tightly woven acidity. Made from organic and biodynamic grapes.* - 05/2021

Vinous.com – 97 pts – NM: *The 2020 Palmer was bottled in July with the lowest SO2 ever. It has an almost identical bouquet to the one I encountered from barrel last year, with black cherries and iodine, lovely floral scents, quintessentially Palmer from every angle. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins, plush yet structured with an underlying sapidity that comes through towards the finish. This just doesn't put a foot out of place - fabulous.* - 12/2022

Thewinecellarinsider.com – 98 pts – JL: *Violets, lilacs, and roses covet their spot in the perfume before you find all of its black, and red cherries, black currants, blackberries, cigar wrapper, and earthy notes. While the perfume is intoxicating, it is on the palate where the magic happens due to its silky, sexy-textures, and layers of pure, sweet, ripe, delicate, yet concentrated layers of fruit. The tannins are the text-book description of refined, leaving you with a seamless finish showcasing its purity, and sensuality for over 50 seconds. I have a sneaking suspicion that with time, my score is going to rise, as it feels like there is a lot more going on here that is still holding in reserve. Drink from 2027-2065.* - 03/2023