2007 Chateau Palmer Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JJB 93 JA 93 WA 92 WS 90
JJB 93

, April 2008

49% Merlot 44% cabernet Sauvignon 7% Petite Verdot. Small yields of only 34 hls/ha. The color is a dark purple and red garnet with full intensity. On the nose there are black fruits followed by subtle cedar spice. The...
JA 93

janeanson.com, December 2021

White pepper, raspberry leaf, dancing minerality, fine-boned tannins, rosebud and peony aromatics. As is often the case with the 2007 vintage, the less dense fruit means that a smokey, grilled character is emphasised...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2017

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Palmer has an opulent bouquet for the vintage, something almost Mediterranean tincturing the lifted red berry fruit laced with sage and even a suggestion of...
WS 90

Wine Spectator, March 2010

An interesting combination of black licorice, light toasty oak and wet earth. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicately fruity finish, along with smoky wood. This has a very silky palate, with a lovely texture...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Margaux
Vintage
2007
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13%
Closure
Cork

Finesse and elegance, typical of the great wines of Margaux, are the trademarks of Chateau Palmer. The unusual combination of grape varieties for a classified Left Bank wine–as much Merlot as Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Petit Verdot–gives Chateau Palmer a bouquet of extraordinary complexity, with fruit, flowers, and spice wrapped in a fleshy and generous structure. The subtle balance between aromatic richness and powerful, yet always restrained, tannins makes Palmer charming even when very young.

The grapes are fermented separately by variety and plot in 54 conical, stainless steel vats. The wine then ages 18 to 21 months in French oak barrels, less than 50% new.

The 2007 Chateau Palmer Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Chateau Palmer, this vintage presents a nuanced profile, characteristic of the 2007 growing season. With an alcohol content of 13.0% and sealed with a cork closure, this wine is a complex blend of flavors and aromas, drawing attention from several esteemed wine critics.

Wine Spectator's review highlights an intriguing combination of "black licorice, light toasty oak, and wet earth." It describes the wine as medium-bodied with fine tannins and a delicately fruity finish. "This has a very silky palate, with a lovely texture. Very polished," concludes reviewer JS, awarding it a score of 90.

Neal Martin from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate offers a slightly higher score of 92, noting an "opulent bouquet for the vintage" with hints of Mediterranean influences such as sage and oregano. Martin describes the wine as medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins and a powerful finish. He describes it as an "extravagant wine" for the 2007 vintage.

Jane Anson provides the highest praise, scoring the wine 93 points. Her review mentions "white pepper, raspberry leaf, dancing minerality" alongside "fine-boned tannins" and floral aromatics like rosebud and peony. She notes that the "less dense fruit" emphasizes a "smokey, grilled character," making it an appealing choice for immediate enjoyment. Anson suggests the wine is not for long-term aging but will provide significant enjoyment in the coming years.

Overall, the 2007 Chateau Palmer offers a refined, polished experience with varied notes ranging from floral to earthy, appealing to those who appreciate a nuanced, medium-bodied red wine.