‍98/100
JS
‍98+/100
WA
‍100/100
JD

Château Palmer 2016

Margaux

La locomotive de la biodynamie à Margaux, une véritable merveille qui se révèle dans le temps !

Gain fidélité 2.50%
Caractéristiques
Pays:
France
Région:
Bordeaux
Appellation précise:
Margaux
Millésime:
2016
Couleur:
Rouge
Type de vin:
Sec
Format:
Bouteille de 75cl
Type de culture:
Biodynamie
Cépage(s):
52% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon et 7% Petit Verdot
Vendanges:
Manuelles
Elevage:
18 à 20 mois en barriques neuves de 45 à 60%
Dégustation et Garde
Boire à partir de :
2026
Apogée :
2036-2056
Boire avant :
Difficile à dire...
Conseil de service :
Carafer dans sa jeunesse
Servir à :
17-18°

Description

Assemblage en Cabernet Sauvignon à 50%, Merlot à 44 % et Petit Verdot à 6 %, le vignoble est implanté au sommet des croupes de graves guntziennes (sable et grave). La proportion de barriques de chêne neuves ne dépasse pas 50 à 60%. Élevage entre 18 et 21 mois.

Nez de fruits noirs, de cassis et chocolat noir à la menthe. Le palais est parfaitement structuré et équilibré, les arômes de fruits sont bien présents, relevés par une belle fraîcheur. La finale est longue et ample. 2016 offre le fruit généreux des 2009 et l’équilibre magistral de 2010.

Suggestion gourmande

Faisan en cocotte, aux champignons et pommes grenailles.

Avis des Experts

98/100
James Suckling
"Such attractive fruit and alluring ripeness that it draws you in from the get-go. The discreet power here is delivered with a very astute touch. Assorted dark-berry aromas, as well as red plums, abound on the nose. The richness and depth in the mouth is stunning. The tannins are super polished and layered and they draw pristine dark fruit flavors deep into the finish in effortless mode. This is a star of the vintage. A blend of 47 per cent merlot, 47 per cent cabernet sauvignon and six per cent petit verdot."
98+/100
The Wine Advocate
"The 2016 Palmer is a blend of 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Opaque garnet-purple colored, it slowly glides out of the glass with compelling notes of blueberry compote, warm cassis and kirsch with emerging hints of violets, cigar box, black tea, sandalwood and Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied, wonderfully rich, concentrated and packed with latent energy, the palate literally grows in the mouth, revealing layer upon layer of black, blue and red fruits and tons of floral sparks, framed by super ripe, incredibly fine-grained tannins and finishing with epic length. It’s a wine that makes you wanna drape yourself languidly over a chaise lounge, glass of Palmer in hand, sighing with deep satisfaction, “This is so wonderfully Palmer.” "
100/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"The finest vintage I’ve ever tasted from this estate, surpassing the 2009 and 2010, the 2016 Château Palmer is a blend of 47% each of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Petit Verdot, all of which was brought up in 65% new French oak. This magical effort reveals a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed rocks, and spring flowers, and it develops beautifully with time in the glass. Full-bodied, deep, incredibly concentrated and powerful, it nevertheless just glides over the palate with flawless purity and balance, present, ripe tannins, and a finish that just won’t quit. This is Bordeaux at its most regal and classic. It will be drinkable with just 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for half a century."
98/100
Decanter
"As is always the case with Palmer, the richness, depth and silkiness is just so impressive. Sophisticated and well constructed, with a vertical lift-off, there's a creamy richness on the palate which supports pencil-lead, liquorice, damson, black cherry and slate. I love the smoky cocoa bean finish. Like the Alter Ego, it's a different style this year but no less impressive, displaying width, heft and incredible persistency. It's a wine that's going to age far into the future and is extremely easy to recommend. The highest ever proportion of grand vin was produced in 2016."
100/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Powerful tannins and hugely rich fruit balance together in this superb wine. The velvet texture belies the power behind the concentrated, ripe black-fruit flavor, with vibrant acidity giving ample lift. The wine’s structure will ensure aging for many years."