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Château Palmer--Vintage 2000
12 bottles per lot
CHÂTEAU PALMER Château Palmer occupies a special place in the affections of Bordeaux lovers. Few would deny that it is one of the leading estates of the Margaux appellation, and indeed of the entire region. The origins of Palmer predate the birth of the current Château. Originally a portion of the vines of Château dIssan, this land had produced wine for generations before the Médoc was drained by Dutch engineers. Some of the vines that now make up Palmer passed from the 18th century heirs of the Foix-Candale family in pre-revolutionary times to the Gascq family, proprietors of a number of vineyards in the area. They expanded this holding to include vines near Château Margaux, bolstering the quality and reputation of the cru. The final heir of the Gascq legacy sold the property in 1814 to the Englishman Charles Palmer, a general under Wellington who had fought Napoleon prior to falling in love with Bordeaux. Château Palmer--Vintage 2000 Cantenac (Margaux), 3me cru classé. Château-bottled "This has turned out to be a prodigious Palmer. The saturated purple color offers up sexy, full-bodied, almost masculine notes of roasted meats, blackberries, and creme de cassis intermixed with notions of toast, smoke, and camphor. Only 50 of the production made it into the 2000, a blend of 53 Cabernet Sauvignon and 47 Merlot. The wine is opulent, rich, and full-bodied, with tannin that has become sweeter with age. Its best showing yet, most importantly, has been from bottle. This is a great Palmer that should rival the best of recent vintages, which have all been stunning, as this estate continues to go from strength to strength. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003) 12 bottles per lot