Chateau Palmer- Angry Wine Merchant 2014 Chateau Palmer 2014 Chateau Palmer 2014 Chateau Palmer 2014 Chateau Palmer
Chateau Palmer- Angry Wine Merchant
2014 Chateau Palmer
2014 Chateau Palmer
2014 Chateau Palmer
2014 Chateau Palmer

2014 Chateau Palmer

Merlot

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Margaux

$1,960
RP 94
Size:
Quantity:

3eme Grand Cru Classé

2014 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, France

THE BICENTENNIAL WINE.

What if biodynamic viticulture brought us closer to our terroir? Two hundred years after Major General Charles Palmer acquired the estate, the 2014 vintage provides a simple answer to this question: its energy beautifully welcomes ageing while releasing fruitiness and minerality. Early in the summer, the sun had played an endless game of hide-and-go-seek. But when the harvest ended on October 14, it was under the same glorious sun that we had enjoyed throughout September. Everything had started quite well; a rainy winter had enabled the estate to renew its water reserves. In the spring, flowering went well. But early July, the weather became unstable and the vines focused on their fine foliage – to the detriment of their grapes. August wasn’t much better, ripening was slow and the berries began to swell…

Luckily, the sun finally returned at the end of the month. September’s extraordinary weather conditions transformed the vintage profile. As berry size decreased, levels of sugars, anthocyanins, and tannins increase. On September 22, we harvested the first plot, and the particularly good weather allowed us to pick perfectly ripe grapes. In the cellar, innovation was firmly in the spotlight. After two years of experiments seeking to reduce the level of sulfur in our wines, we decided not to add any sulfur to the harvested grapes to let them immediately express their complexity. At this stage, the wines of the 2014 vintage are an excellent reflection of the diversity of the estate’s plots. Each personality is expressed in these two assemblages as if a veil had been lifted. It is, without a doubt, one of the first results of our biodynamic approach..

BLEND
CHATEAU PALMER
Merlot 45%
Cabernet sauvignon 49%
Petit verdot 6%

ALTER EGO
Merlot 52%
Cabernet sauvignon 35%
Petit verdot 13%

HARVEST DATES
From the
22/9/2014
to the
14/10/2014

RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2014 Palmer builds on the promise that it showed in barrel. It is clearly a more understated and nuanced Palmer from winemaker Thomas Duroux this year, but a Margaux with exquisite delineation and precision, hints of blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of pencil box. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. It feels supple and lithe in the mouth. It will not have the depth and power of the subsequent 2015 Palmer, yet the "flow" is very sensual and the Merlot (45% of the blend) just lends it roundness and a caressing texture. What a beautiful Margaux and I bet it will be deceptively long-lived. Reviewed by: Neal Martin, Issue date: March 2017. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2020 - 2050.

For INTERNATIONAL shipping, click HERE.

We ship within the United States to:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

FREE SHIPPING INSURANCE: We provide FREE carrier insurance for lost or damaged shipments (per carrier terms and conditions.)

FREE WINE STORAGE: We provide FREE 6 Months wine cellar storage from date of purchase. Please choose this option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping for a later date.

SHIPPING: During warm summer weather, we recommend to only ship within the United States with Same Day or Next Day Air service to protect the wines from environmental damage. If you would like to waive this protection by shipping Ground, we will request a waiver be signed.

PACKAGING: Our premium wines need optimal temperature consistency, therefore are packaged in EPS foam shippers with gel pack (when needed) and shipped only during ideal weather temperatures.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, wine bottles will be removed from case and shipped inside a foam shipper box for safety (unless otherwise requested). The wooden case will be shipped separately at Ground service. If faster service is necessary please contact us.

WEATHER HOLD: In adverse temperature conditions, we reserve the right to withhold shipment until ideal temperatures return unless we receive explicit instructions via email to release the wines, voiding any guarantee. We will contact you if a hold is necessary.

FULFILLMENT: Shipments are via UPS.

  • Orders received Monday - Thursday before 2:00 p.m. will typically ship the same day.
  • Orders received Thursday 2:00 p.m. ~ Sunday will ship on Monday.

DELIVERY:

  • Same Day service within Los Angeles Metro area may be available if order is placed before noon, but not guaranteed. Please contact us directly at (626)714-7006 to facilitate expedited service.
  • During extreme temperatures, all shipments are recommended for Next Day Air.

Adult Signature: By law, all shipments of alcohol must be received and authorized by an adult. Our delivery carriers will not release packages without an adult signature and additional charges may be incurred if the package requires withholding or redirection.

*********

We ship within the United States to: Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), and Wyoming (WY).

  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2014 Palmer builds on the promise that it showed in barrel. It is clearly a more understated and nuanced Palmer from winemaker Thomas Duroux this year, but a Margaux with exquisite delineation and precision, hints of blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of pencil box. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. It feels supple and lithe in the mouth. It will not have the depth and power of the subsequent 2015 Palmer, yet the "flow" is very sensual and the Merlot (45% of the blend) just lends it roundness and a caressing texture. What a beautiful Margaux and I bet it will be deceptively long-lived. Reviewed by: Neal Martin, Issue date: March 2017. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2020 - 2050.

2014 Chateau Palmer, Margaux, France

THE BICENTENNIAL WINE.

What if biodynamic viticulture brought us closer to our terroir? Two hundred years after Major General Charles Palmer acquired the estate, the 2014 vintage provides a simple answer to this question: its energy beautifully welcomes ageing while releasing fruitiness and minerality. Early in the summer, the sun had played an endless game of hide-and-go-seek. But when the harvest ended on October 14, it was under the same glorious sun that we had enjoyed throughout September. Everything had started quite well; a rainy winter had enabled the estate to renew its water reserves. In the spring, flowering went well. But early July, the weather became unstable and the vines focused on their fine foliage – to the detriment of their grapes. August wasn’t much better, ripening was slow and the berries began to swell…

Luckily, the sun finally returned at the end of the month. September’s extraordinary weather conditions transformed the vintage profile. As berry size decreased, levels of sugars, anthocyanins, and tannins increase. On September 22, we harvested the first plot, and the particularly good weather allowed us to pick perfectly ripe grapes. In the cellar, innovation was firmly in the spotlight. After two years of experiments seeking to reduce the level of sulfur in our wines, we decided not to add any sulfur to the harvested grapes to let them immediately express their complexity. At this stage, the wines of the 2014 vintage are an excellent reflection of the diversity of the estate’s plots. Each personality is expressed in these two assemblages as if a veil had been lifted. It is, without a doubt, one of the first results of our biodynamic approach..

BLEND
CHATEAU PALMER
Merlot 45%
Cabernet sauvignon 49%
Petit verdot 6%

ALTER EGO
Merlot 52%
Cabernet sauvignon 35%
Petit verdot 13%

HARVEST DATES
From the
22/9/2014
to the
14/10/2014

You may also like

Recently viewed