Chateau Palmer   Palmer

2001 Palmer

By Chateau Palmer

2001 Palmer from Chateau Palmer, Margaux, Bordeaux

In one's esteemed career as a purveyor of fine wines, the distinctiveness of the 2001 Palmer from Chateau Palmer emerges as a prime example of Margaux nobility. This vintage, which sidles gracefully amongst its more extolled neighbours, whispers the tales of meticulous vinification and an illustrious terroir's unique expression in a challenging season.

 

The Quintessence of Vintage Attributes

Margaux's 2001 harvest was a triumph of skill over capricious climatic mood swings—a test that Chateau Palmer navigated with virtuosic aplomb. Navigating through sprinklings of April frosts onto a summer that toggled between extremes, the 2001 vintage brought to light the tenacity of Chateau Palmer's vineyards. The resulting yield speaks volumes; a wine imbued with graceful ageing potential and a harmonious balance that beckons the palate.

 

Investment in Elegance: Expert Sophistication

For fine wine investors, noting that the 2001 Palmer stands as a bastion of eloquence in their portfolios would be an understatement. Its luscious bouquet oscillates between blackcurrant and violets, then earthy truffles and tobacco leaf—complexity is an understatement. On the palate, this elixir ensnares with velvety tannins and a cadence of dark fruits and cedar. The finish? A persistently elegant affair, reflective of Chateau Palmer's storied finesse.

The investment merits of the 2001 Palmer are as distinct as its tasting profile—robust yet refined, rife with tertiary nuances promising further evolution. As time progresses, this opulent red bourgeons into an ever more sumptuous offering, cementing its status within the pantheon of collectible Bordeaux vintages.

The narrative of the 2001 Palmer from Chateau Palmer is one spun with threads of both anticipation and reward. An exemplar within the storied region of Margaux, it proffers not only drinking pleasure but also financial perspicacity for those attuned to the symphony of top-tier Bordeaux investments.

Market price (HKD)

HK$24,190.00

12x75cl

Highest score

92

POP score

210.83

Scores and tasting notes

92

Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On horizontal. A deep garnet core, this has an introverted nose at first but it opens up in the glass to reveal cedar and cigar box aromas with just a hint of black olive interlacing the ripe black fruits. The fineness of the tannins is undeniable the fruit moving into secondary stage with hints of dried herbs and tobacco. Very good structure although it does not quite have the gravitas on the finish. It is more masculine and almost Saint-Julien like in its personality. Fine. Tasted March 2011

Neal Martin - Wine Journal May 2011

90

A virile, muscular effort for this estate, the 2001 Palmer (a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot) exhibits a saturated purple color to the rim. Although closed and backward, it is surprisingly powerful, layered, and formidably endowed, revealing hints of charcoal, black fruits, earth, and underbrush. There is a lot going on in this offering, but it needs 5-7 years of cellaring to resolve its high tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2022.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2004

Vintage performance