{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-2019","title":"2019 Chateau Palmer","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2019 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile January was marked by a few days of extreme cold, the rest of the winter proved relatively mild. Throughout the season rainfall was moderate but sufficient to partially replenish essential reserves in our soils. The vines’ bud burst began almost a week ahead of schedule, but would progress thereafter in a smooth and even manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe spring that followed was cool and rainy, requiring a high degree of precision in our management of the vineyard. Despite the capricious weather, flowering unfolded without difficulties, fuelling hopes of a bountiful harvest. Then, at the end of June, the weather conditions would change radically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA lasting period of hot and dry weather set in. Two heat waves between the 26th and 27th of June and the 22nd and 25th of July were fortunately endured without consequence. The limited summer rainfall – 50 mm between July and August – fostered the accumulation of polyphenols in the berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes underwent their colour change in excellent conditions and by mid-August the prospect of a fine vintage was clear. We began harvesting the Merlot on September 19th amidst weather conditions close to those of summer. The berries were concentrated, aromatic and loaded with sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe harvest continued and we entered the autumn under fine, steady rainfall which lowered the potential alcohol of the Cabernet Sauvignon. By October 11th the harvest was complete. In the vat room, the Merlot grapes would shine in their exuberance. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot would exhibit remarkable finesse. Today, both Alter Ego and Château Palmer express a purity and aromatic clarity rarely seen in an abundant vintage. These wines don’t lie; they are remarkably true to the terroir of Château Palmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBLEND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMERLOT 43%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON 53%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePETIT VERDOT 4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHARVEST DATES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e19\/09\/2019 TO 11\/10\/2019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Palmer","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":43102681563328,"sku":"CPM-M19-750","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-Pack OWC 750 mL","offer_id":43100138733760,"sku":"CPM-M19-756","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/2009ChateauPalmer_42dc5087-3758-47a8-9bf7-265b760e312b.jpg?v=1705078783","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/chateau-palmer-2019","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}