Château Palmer's own vintage library describes 2020 as “a delightful paradox” and highlights a special combination of ripe fruit
The medium to full-bodied palate is plush
as well as braised and grilled dishes – an obvious choice for grand dinners and for those seeking a Saint-Émilion with both depth
The remarkable 2021 Montrose gets my nomination for the title of "wine of the vintage" in the Médoc
Château Leoville Poyferre 2emé Cru Classé, Saint-Julien, 2022, 75cl Efterårssmagning Château Palmer's own vintage libraryThe 2022 Loville Poyferr has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of crme de cassis, cherries, violets and creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full bodied, rich and fleshy palate that's ripe but lively, with supple tannins and a long, vanillin inflected finish. This year, the team began picking their Merlot comparatively early and didn't perform a saigne (tank bleed), given the natural concentration of the vintage, although it remains the