Palmer 2011
Red
Margaux, France
7.4
WineSaint
Mineral-laced cassis and dark berries show restraint and poise. Medium weight with chalky tannins that grip without dominating. Linear and taut through the finish, displaying the vintage's cooler character. Solid if unspectacular effort that should integrate nicely through 2025.
cassisdark berriesmineralchalk
Label
Palmer
→Château Palmer is a third-growth Margaux estate that has long punched well above its 1855 classification, producing wines of uncommon aromatic complexity, silkiness, and aging potential across both its grand vin and second label Alter Ego.