2008 Chateau Palmer Margaux 3eme Grand Cru Classe
2008 Chateau Palmer Margaux 3eme Grand Cru Classe The Merlot displayed unexpectedly high levels of concentration with degrees between 13.5° and 14.5°. The sugar content of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes hovered as usual around 12° and 12.5°. But there again we found a nice concentration of phenolic compounds and perfectly ripe tannins. They are velvety and display beautiful volume on the palate.
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The Mt. Brave Vineyard once the Chateau Potelle Vineyard was established decades ago at elevations ranging from 1400 to 1800 feet. While Mt. Veeder is cool Mt. Brave sits above the fog line with morning sun warming the grapes each day. Soils are a sparse gravelly loam. Nutrients and minerals are scant resulting in tiny [...]
This wine is a superb ruby-red colour with purplish highlights. The initially closed-in bouquet opens up nicely on aeration. The wonderfully subtle aromas follow through in quick succession, starting with oaky overtones, followed by red-berry fruit, leading into terroir character: cocoa powder, roasting coffee, and Havana cigars. The initial softness on the palate gradually evolves [...]
2019 CHATEAU FAUGERES SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE 750ML