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 2015 Chateau Palmer Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux region of Bordeaux, France, is a highly acclaimed red wine. Composed of 44% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot, it showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of Chateau Palmer. The wine is sealed with a cork and contains 14.0% alcohol.

This vintage has received exceptional reviews from several esteemed wine critics. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it a perfect score of 100, describing it as "extraordinary" and "sensuous, sexy and racy." He praised its "melange of red and black cherries, plums," and noted that the finish delivers "a griotte sensation that sticks with you for close to 60 seconds."

James Suckling also gave the 2015 Chateau Palmer a perfect score of 100, expressing his admiration with phrases like "breathless with the dark-berry, lavender and burnt-orange aromas" and "stunningly sexy on the palate." He emphasized its "density and power" balanced by a "clean and bright" finish, suggesting it could be enjoyed now or aged for decades.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 98, highlighted the wine's "vibrant red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries, earth and mineral characteristics." Lisa Perrotti-Brown lauded its "very, very fine-grained, mind-blowingly ripe tannins" and "regal" character.

Jeb Dunnuck mirrored this sentiment, also scoring it 98 and noting its "gorgeous bouquet of crème de cassis, caramelized cherries, charcoal, and graphite." He acknowledged its "elegance and purity" and suggested it would be at its best from 2023 to 2043.

Wine Enthusiast, awarding a score of 98, described it as "generous, rich and powerful," with "clean, clear black-currant flavors" and an "explosion of fruit as well as serious tannins." Vinous, with a score of 97, praised its "extraordinarily pure and intense scents of blackberry, cassis, cedar and pencil box," and its "firm tannin, impressive weight and girth."

Wine Spectator's score of 96 called it "dark and muscular," with "layers of fig, blackberry and cassis fruit" and a "bittersweet chocolate detail" on the finish. Decanter and Jane Anson also gave it high marks of 97 and 98, respectively, noting its "rich, deep textured fruits" and "irresistible momentum."

In summary, the 2015 Chateau Palmer is a standout vintage, praised for its balance of elegance, power, and complexity. It is poised for long-term aging but can also be enjoyed now for its exceptional quality.