Château Palmer 2023

The vivid density and structure to this is really captivating, with pure blackcurrant character. Full-bodied with very silky, refined and ultra-fine tannins and an exquisite finish. Caresses every inch of the palate. It's seems like it will be large and overpowering, but it's actually ethereal and cloud-like. The tannin quality is so refined and, in a way, weightless. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot and 4% petit verdot.

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot Palmer se révèle avec authenticité, sérénité, précision et fraîcheur. Il crée la symbiose entre des notes crayeuses et épicées ainsi que des parfums de sureau et de cerises complétés par une touche de fèves de cacao. Élégant dès l’attaque, le vin se distingue par sa profondeur et sa vigueur. Cette dernière est bien canalisée, respectivement entourée par le côté lumineux de l’acidité et le côté plus sombre et gracieux de tannins aux grains fins. Un vin cérébral qui invite à s’asseoir et à se laisser emporter par les moult réflexions qu’il est susceptible d’éveiller. Sa fin de bouche salivante ressource le palais tandis que de fins amers plébiscitent l’expression aromatique tout en étirant l’allonge. Un vin marqué par l’âme de Palmer, par sa profondeur et sa persistance. Il a un long voyage devant lui et tous les passagers présents peuvent se réjouir des perspectives annoncées. 2030-2068

Director Thomas Duroux and his team elected to harvest late in pursuit of full maturity, beginning with the Merlot on September 11 and finishing the Cabernet Sauvignon on October 5 to produce a beautiful 2023 Palmer, redolent of cherries, wild berries, rose petals and violets. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, it's medium to full-bodied, plush and enveloping, with a cool core of fruit, succulent acids, ultra-refined tannins and a seamless, complete profile.

Compared to the flamboyantly charming Château Palmer I remember, the 2023 vintage has traded some of its sweetness for a more refreshing acidity, and even an unusual salty note that I’ve never meet before. Its palate remains rich, its fruit aromas are still extroverted, and its tannins are finely textured. However, no matter how many times you taste it, there isn’t any heaviness—everything flows smoothly. It feels like doing yoga on the edge of a cliff: onlookers are thrilled, while the practitioner is calm and composed. The 2023 vintage has shown me the perfect union of high acidity and ripe polyphenols, deepening my understanding of Château Palmer and making me look forward to its aging potential.