A bit soaked corks for the age of the wines compared to other estates and bottles that I regularly open is a bit of a worry. All bottles have been sourced from different cellars and have lived different lives.
2004 Château Palmer:
2004 Château Palmer:
Ruby. Scented, blueberries, cassis, a touch of vanilla nose,
young and fresh. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leather and a bit smoky
style, slightly rough oak at this stage, good length. 89
1998 Château Palmer:
Ruby. Scented, floral, fruity, elegant and refined nose. Complex
and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant body,
textured backbone, long. 91
1996 Château Palmer:
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, minerals, cassis, blueberries,
layered and complex nose, refined, some cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe
tannins, elegant and quite structured backbone, long. 93+
1995 Château Palmer:
Bright ruby. Fruity, floral, cassis and blueberries. Scented and
layered. Ads with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and elegant,
lively, long. Some felt quite strongly that this bottle was corked but even after six hours in the glass, there was no trace of any cork taint, and even the most bombastic tasters went silence. 94
1990 Château Palmer:
Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, layered, nuanced and elegant,
refined nose. Mint and spicy and touch of Christmas spices. Fresh
acidity, ripe tannins, lovely fruit and balance, richer and somewhat
exotic, refined and very long. 96
1989 Château Palmer:
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Leather, cedar, floral, very subdued
and elegant nose, layered and a bit light on it's feet, gorgeous nose.
Slightly heavier with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and
leaner body, still quite intense, leather, tobacco and still a slight
tannic grip in the finish. Long. 94+
1988 Château Palmer:
Lower neck fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Some floral notes over
figs, anise, plums and blueberries. Slightly herbal and scented. Fresh
acidity, ripe tannins, playful and elegant, mouthwatering, long, but
drops off suddenly. 91+
1986 Château Palmer:
Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, very thin brick rim. Deeper
nose, some plums, cherries, scented and intense nose. Layered and
complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, quite playful
and refreshing, towards mouthwatering, very long. But looses something
with air. Becomes shorter. 95
1985 Château Palmer:
Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Intense and
scented nose, floral and layered, cassis and leather, lovely nose. Fresh
acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, lovely fruit and texture,
very elegant but a little bit short. 93
1983 Château Palmer:
Lower neck fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cherries,
touch of figs and fruit stones. Minty touch. Fresh acidity, ripe
tannins, lively and mouthwatering, slightly dry palate, long. 92
1982 Château Palmer:
Top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fruity, floral,
nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and very
elegant, lively and lovely balance, long. 94
1981 Château Palmer:
Top shoulder fill. Garnet, thin brick rim. Some leather, lean nose. Fresh fruit, slightly dry, easy going but refreshing. 83
1979 Château Palmer:
Very top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Mature nose of
plums, anise, leather and tobacco. Slightly floral with air. Fresh
acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and plummy even if leaner body, dying off
in the finish. 87
1976 Château Palmer:
Berry Bros & Rudd label, estate bottled, dark green BBR
foil. Cork confirms label. Bottom neck fill. Bright garnet, brick rim.
Scented and floral, lean and very mature nose. A touch of VA that blows
off. Sweet and sour. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and drying,
somewhat fruitier with air. 85
1967 Château Palmer:
Top shoulder fill. Garnet, brick rim, slightly cloudy. Cherries,
liquorice and sweet and sour. Fresh acidity, few tannins, a bit lean
and dry, lacks fruit. 82
1966 Château Palmer:
Berry Bros & Rudd bottled, darker red foil, lower neck
fill. Cork states Berry Bros Rudd LTD London. Bright garnet, brick rim.
Beautiful floral, cherries and red berries nose. Scented, layered and
nuanced. Gorgeous nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively,
very elegant, quite refined, playful, slightly drying finish, but very
refreshing and more so with air. 93
1961 Château Palmer:
Berry Bros & Rudd bottled, golden foil, mid-shoulder
fill. Cork reads Berry Bros Rudd LTD London Château Palmer Margaux 1961.
Slightly cloudy garnet with almost orange rim. Scented, slightly
floral, red berries and cherries, figs, leather and prunes, dried
tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively but drying
finish, quite full bodied first, lean finish. Ads with air, getting
fuller and longer. 92
1959 Château Palmer:
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