98 James Suckling
Very perfumed and subtle with dried flowers and citrus, as well as blue fruit. Full-bodied with wonderfully diffused, integrated tannins that just run over the edges of the wine. It’s extremely polished and very, very long. Fresh and bright. Energetic finish. A thoughtful wine. A blend of 54% merlot, 42% cabernet sauvignon and 4% petit verdot. Drink after 2023.
97 Robert Parker
A blend of 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored, 2017 Palmer gives a very serious nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry preserves with hints of cedar chest, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star anise plus exotic wafts of sandalwood and cassia. Medium-bodied, the palate features fantastically vibrant, crunchy black fruits with a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced. It will need a good 5-7 years to really blossom with all those tightly wound nuances, but it should be a stunner!<br/>
95 Wine Spectator
This is solidly ripe, with juicy energy adding extra lift to the mix of plum, cherry and blackberry fruit. A super-fresh iron streak checks in, along with mouthwatering bay and savory notes. This stands out from the pack.—J.M.
18 Rene Gabriel
André Kunz: Samtenes, elegantes, fein cremiges Bouquet, blaue und schwarze Beeren, Tabak, Lakritze, Korinthen. Dichter, samtener, vielschichtiger Gaumen mit cremiger Frucht, feinem Tannin, vielfältiger, dunkler Aromatik, eleganter Struktur, langer, voller, kräftiger Abgang. Kann noch zulegen. 18/20 2024 - 2048
18 Rene Gabriel
André Kunz: Samtenes, elegantes, fein cremiges Bouquet, blaue und schwarze Beeren, Tabak, Lakritze, Korinthen. Dichter, samtener, vielschichtiger Gaumen mit cremiger Frucht, feinem Tannin, vielfältiger, dunkler Aromatik, eleganter Struktur, langer, voller, kräftiger Abgang. Kann noch zulegen. 18/20 2024 - 2048