Chateau Palmer Historical XIXth Century Blend

Bordeaux Blend

Vintage:	2014
Description:	Chateau Palmer, classified a Third Growth Bordeaux, is in the commune of Cantenac, the heart of the Margaux appellation. The Palmer vineyards, originally part of the larger estate of Chateau d'Issan, cover 66 hectares of gravelly soil on terraces overlooking the Garonne River. There are equal amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (47% each). The remainder is Petit Verdot. From 2014 forward, the entire property has been farmed biodynamically. Chateau Palmer is named after Major General Charles Palmer of the British Army, who bought the estate in 1814 from Marie de Gascq. A passionate man, he invested a great deal of time, energy and money to develop his property, purchasing land and buildings in the communes of Cantenac, Issan, and Margaux, and by the 1830s, his property covered 163 hectares, 82 hectares of which were vineyards. "Palmer's Claret" quickly gained popularity in London clubs and even found favor in the eyes of the future King George Iv. Charles sold the estate in 1843. The current owners, the Sichel and Mahler-Besse families, have been in place since 1938. Their focus throughout has been on authenticity, quality and consistency.
Price:	$ 289.94
Price in original currency:	None

Address:	250 Taraval St. San Francisco, CA 94116 United States
Telephone (toll-free):	800-681-9463
Telephone (regular):	415-731-6222
Fax:	415-731-0155

First added to 1000 Corks on August 26, 2023.