98 James Suckling
A purity of fruit here with plum and dark chocolate undertones. Spices and treacle tart as well. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a long, long finish. Very fine indeed. Fit, fruity and reserved. Superb. Try in 2020.
19 Rene Gabriel
54 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 % Petit Verdot. 30.5 hl/ha. Dichtes Purpur, violetter Schimmer, sehr satt in der Mitte. Ein Wahnsinnsbeerencocktail in der Nase von Grenadine, über rote Kirschen bis zu Cassis ist da alles drin, somit eine komplexe, reife Süsse zeigend, wirkt noch etwas zurückhaltend, zeigt dabei aber seine grosse Tiefe. Samtiger Gaumen mit dichter Extraktion, auch hier wieder eine fast essenzartige Frucht aufweisend, mollige Tannine die schon ersten Charme liefern, erst im Innern kommt das Verlangende, welches auf ein riesiges Alterungspotential schliessen lässt. Sicherlich ein Kandidat um zu den allerbesten Grand Crus zu gehören. Vielleicht gar in der Reife mit der Maximalnote warten (2018 - 2050)
19 Rene Gabriel
54 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 % Petit Verdot. 30.5 hl/ha. Dichtes Purpur, violetter Schimmer, sehr satt in der Mitte. Ein Wahnsinnsbeerencocktail in der Nase von Grenadine, über rote Kirschen bis zu Cassis ist da alles drin, somit eine komplexe, reife Süsse zeigend, wirkt noch etwas zurückhaltend, zeigt dabei aber seine grosse Tiefe. Samtiger Gaumen mit dichter Extraktion, auch hier wieder eine fast essenzartige Frucht aufweisend, mollige Tannine die schon ersten Charme liefern, erst im Innern kommt das Verlangende, welches auf ein riesiges Alterungspotential schliessen lässt. Sicherlich ein Kandidat um zu den allerbesten Grand Crus zu gehören. Vielleicht gar in der Reife mit der Maximalnote warten (2018 - 2050)
96 Robert Parker
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Palmer rolls out of the glass with warm cassis, baked plums and boysenberries scents plus hints of candied violets, star anise and dried bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is generously fruited, with a firm backbone of grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long.
96 Vinous
The 2010 Palmer has an outgoing, intense and multifaceted bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry, crushed violets and hints of cassis - your quintessential Margaux turned up to eleven. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Headier than its Margaux peers, it builds in the mouth with a complex, marine-tinged finish with cracked black pepper lingering on the aftertaste. This is an outstanding Palmer but it needs more time in bottle. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting.
96 Wine Spectator
This is riveting, with terrific tarry grip coursing underneath layers of smoldering bay leaf, warm plum confiture, freshly brewed espresso, dark cassis and well-steeped black tea. The charcoal and tobacco backdrop is gorgeous and should move forward through the core of fruit over time. Be patient though, as the structure is ironclad. This will really be electric once mature. Best from 2017 through 2040. 8,500 cases made. –JM
96 Wine Spectator
This is riveting, with terrific tarry grip coursing underneath layers of smoldering bay leaf, warm plum confiture, freshly brewed espresso, dark cassis and well-steeped black tea. The charcoal and tobacco backdrop is gorgeous and should move forward through the core of fruit over time. Be patient though, as the structure is ironclad. This will really be electric once mature. Best from 2017 through 2040. 8,500 cases made. –JM
96 Vinous
The 2010 Palmer has an outgoing, intense and multifaceted bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry, crushed violets and hints of cassis - your quintessential Margaux turned up to eleven. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Headier than its Margaux peers, it builds in the mouth with a complex, marine-tinged finish with cracked black pepper lingering on the aftertaste. This is an outstanding Palmer but it needs more time in bottle. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting.
