Chateau Palmer

    Historical XIXth Century - Château Palmer 2014

    Bordeaux • Vin de France • Red

    280,00€ tax included
    280,00€ tax included
    280,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Carton

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Vin de France
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2014
    • Grape varieties Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah

    THE Château Palmer “Historical 19th Century Wine” L20.14 (Base Harvest 2014) is one of the most representative and harmonious editions in this collector's series. Produced in limited quantities and marketed in Vin de FranceThis vintage revives the old 19th-century Médoc custom of "hermitaging" great Bordeaux wines with a touch of Syrah from the Rhône Valley.

    The base vintage 2014 to Palmer — characterized by vibrant acidity, great freshness and perfectly ripe Cabernets thanks to the Indian summer — offers the ideal canvas to welcome the spicy warmth of the Rhône Syrah.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Food & wine pairings

    Roast squab with mild spices, rack of lamb in a herb crust, Provençal beef cheek stew, or venison fillet with juniper berries.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Palmer extends over clay-limestone soils, characteristic of the appellation Margaux. The vines, averaging 30 years old, benefit from a climat The temperate oceanic climate provides ideal conditions for the slow and even ripening of the grapes. The diversity of grape varieties cultivated contributes to the aromatic richness of the wines. Each plot is meticulously tended, with constant attention to soil health and biodiversity, thus allowing the full potential of this exceptional terroir to be expressed.

    Owner and history

    Currently headed by Thomas Duroux, the Château Palmer It has managed to retain its soul while modernizing. château belongs to the Mähler-Besse and Sichel families. The owners' passion for oenology and their respect for the terroir are reflected in every vintage. Their commitment to sustainable viticulture and their desire to innovate while preserving tradition make the Château Palmer An example to follow in the wine world. domaine, Over generations, it continues to write its history with wines renowned for their elegance and complexity.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Palmer It is a meticulous process, combining tradition and innovation. After a carefully selected, hand-harvested grape selection, the grapes are destemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. This method preserves the freshness and aromas of the fruit. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new. This meticulous attention to aging gives the wines an elegant structure and remarkable aging potential, while respecting the unique character of each vintage.

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    The team's opinion

    The L20.14 edition is distinguished by a remarkable balance between the acidic tension of the 2014 vintage and the rich aromatics of the Syrah. A rare bottle with superb aging potential: estimated peak between 2026 and 2048+.

    • Serving temperature 16–17 °C

    • Climax 2024 à 2046