Chateau Palmer 2010 , OWC3original case The 2010 Palmer is one of the superstars of the vintage, a blend of 54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, which is just slightly different than what I indicated two years ago. The alcohol level hit 14. 5%, and the wine comes across like a more stacked and packed version of their 2000. It is tannic and backward, but has a sensational black purple color and a gorgeous nose of camphor, barbecue smoke, blackberry and

This feels very fresh in the mouth

Château Palmer's white wine is a skilful blend of Muscadelle

whereas the palate of this medium-bodied and linear wine is firmly structured

As the 4th vintage in this series

a fine mousse and a vinous profile

97 pts Wine Spectator Outer quote mark A full-bodied

half-bottle 375ml

Nothing remotely sweet or fat - though it's as intense as a Montrachet

Additional to this

yet it does not quite back it up in terms of complexity or

this is a classic Egly-Ouriet Champagne built on pure texture and resonance

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