{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-1961","title":"Château Palmer 1961","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, August 2022 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 11, 11);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI hadn't tasted the 1961 Palmer for several years, and at this stage it is a little fragile, so it was an immense pleasure to drink a bottle that lived up to every bit of its legendary reputation. Offering up a complex bouquet of ripe wild berries, iris and candied violets mingled with notions of black truffle, pipe tobacco and sweet soil tones, it's medium-bodied, soft and supple, with a sweet core of fruit, melted tannins and ripe acids. Concluding with a long, intensely sapid finish, this sumptuous, impeccably balanced Palmer is indeed one of the great wines of the vintage. Incidentally, I sent the dregs to the local enological laboratory, and incredibly, the wine checks in at a mere 11% alcohol; yet such is its intensity of flavors and evident ripeness that tasters invariably guess a higher figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, October 2019 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(249, 1, 1);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1961 Palmer is a wine that tends to deliver upon its gargantuan reputation and we were rewarded with an exemplary bottle here. It has a clear colour with modest bricking on the rim. The bouquet is difficult to encapsulate into words – utterly ethereal. Heavenly definition, almost Burgundy-like in purity with traces of pencil box and pressed violets. It grows in stature with each swirl of the glass and leaves you transfixed. The palate is bestowed beguiling balanced, almost symmetrical, framed by filigree tannin and pitch perfect acidity. Like the aromatics it coheres with aeration, the fruit undiminished by time even if it is no blockbuster. Quite the opposite – this 1961 Palmer is the apotheosis of finesse with just a hint of balsamic on the aftertaste. This Margaux can bring you to tears of joy. Tasted at the 1961 dinner Chairman Miaow’s in Hong Kong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Palmer is a renowned wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. It is one of the most prestigious producers in the region, known for its exceptional wines that often rival those of the First Growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification and History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification\u003cbr\u003e- Founded in the early 19th century by Major General Charles Palmer, a British officer\u003cbr\u003e- Currently owned by the Sichel and Mähler-Besse families since 1938\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard and Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Location: Cantenac plateau in the Margaux appellation\u003cbr\u003e- Size: Approximately 66 hectares (163 acres)\u003cbr\u003e- Soil: Gravel-based, typical of the Margaux region\u003cbr\u003e- Grape varieties: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with some Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer (Grand Vin)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Blend: Typically 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e- Production: Around 10,000 cases per year\u003cbr\u003e- Aging potential: 15-50 years, depending on the vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlter Ego de Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Introduced in 1998\u003cbr\u003e- Not considered a second wine, but a distinct cuvée\u003cbr\u003e- Blend: Usually higher proportion of Merlot compared to the Grand Vin\u003cbr\u003e- More approachable in youth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic practices implemented since 2014, certified in 2017\u003cbr\u003e- Focus on expressing the unique terroir of Margaux\u003cbr\u003e- Meticulous vineyard management and grape selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Palmer is highly regarded in the wine world, often outperforming its Third Growth status. Its wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully. The estate's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as one of Bordeaux's top producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50486511337738,"sku":"CEW216","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/Palmer_f20a3742-373c-4544-8477-6b2621ea0a26.png?v=1734851865","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-palmer-1961","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}