Wine › Berry › 2005

"A dense, structured red with beautiful aromas of chocolate, hazelnut, dried s... "A dense, structured red with beautiful aromas of chocolate, hazelnut, dried spices and currants. Full body with superfine tannins and a tight finish. This is a wine that is just beginning to be drinkable but has a long, long life ahead of it. Taste... more

"Château Palmer has always transcended fashions and trends to instead tap into... "Château Palmer has always transcended fashions and trends to instead tap into a single voice: its terroir. The finesse and elegance of its Margaux roots, the softness and sophistication of its texture, the nobility of leather and the gentle caress... more

"Elegant, refined, complex and well-balanced wine. Intense color and velvety t... "Elegant, refined, complex and well-balanced wine. Intense color and velvety texture. They are excellent keeping wines. Very clear and translucent with currants, blueberries and fresh mushrooms. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that are layered and... more

"It did not rain a single day during the vintage. Grape quality was superb, wi... "It did not rain a single day during the vintage. Grape quality was superb, with exceptional sugarlevels in both Merlot and Cabernet. Initial tastings when the wine was run off were extremelypromising, showing very intense color with plenty of fruit... more

"The 2005 vintage is characterized by great depth, the presence of very silky ... "The 2005 vintage is characterized by great depth, the presence of very silky tannins, and exceptionally aromatic intensity, good acidity, and outstanding freshness. Blend: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc The opaque ruby/purple... more