Chateau Palmer 2006

A Silky and Elegant Margaux Wine

The Estate

The Château Palmer is a true star of the Margaux appellation, on the left bank of the Bordeaux region. After building its legend on vintages that have become mythical, Château Palmer continues to write its history under the direction of the talented Thomas Duroux.

The Vineyard

Benefiting from an exceptional terroir located in the immediate vicinity of the Gironde estuary, this large Margaux property has an unusual grape variety in Médoc, giving pride of place to Merlot, which stands alongside Cabernet Sauvignon associated with Petit Verdot.

The Vintage

A warm and dry year, 2006 is marked by unstable weather conditions. The late bud break at the end of March precedes a flowering carried out under beautiful and cool weather. From mid-June to the end of July, a peak of high temperatures, fortunately punctuated by short stormy rains, leads to early veraison. The change in weather is brutal during the month of August with cool and rainy conditions that slow down the maturities and maintain a high pressure of diseases. The vigilance and work in the vineyard carried out by the château's teams are decisive. The end of August marks the return of the heatwave and the acceleration of maturities but at the same time weakens the grape skins. This is followed by a cool and rainy period during which a rigorous selection is made in order to harvest each plot at the most important moment. Despite this climatic instability, 2006 is a vintage that harmoniously combines the richness and power of tannins with a lot of elegance, subtlety and depth.

Blend

Merlot (44%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (56%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Château Palmer 2006

Tasting

Color
Brilliant, the color is a beautiful red adorned with slightly evolved reflections.

Nose
The nose blends fragrances of red fruits (currant) and spicy notes with woody and aromatic herb notes.

Palate
The palate seduces with its suave tannic structure and its silky touch. 

Cellaring

Accessible today, this Château Palmer 2006 can wait in the cellar until 2040 to reveal its full aromatic palette.