This wines goes from strength to strength and is certainly a candidate for "wine of the vintage." It has surpassed even Château Margaux in recent tastings. The colour is opaque plum/purple. The wine has a fabulously complex nose of smokedduck, white flowers, cedar, Asian spice, crème de cassis, melted licorice, and espresso. Super-concentrated, very powerful, full-bodied, and huge, this is undeniably one of the biggest, most concentrated, and powerful Palmers made in the last 40 years. The wine has thrown of the rugged tannins that were so prominent during its first 10-15 years of life and has become increasingly seamless and compelling. Potentially this wine remains the most extraordinary Palmer after the 1961.
This is one of the all-time greatest Palmers for its complexity and finesse. Intense aromas of smoked meats and dark fruits plus hints of tobacco meet a silky, almost buttery texture of great yet beautiful concentration that combines in superb balance with a plateful of fruit and still mouthwatering acidity. The tannins are round and fat, and the finish is long and mesmerizing. This is crying out to be drunk now, yet the persistent acidity should provide for at least another 10 years of possible cellaring. 98 points.
Strong ruby with a developed rim. Very subtle and delicate. This is fully mature wine! So gentle and gorgeous! Stunning sweet fruit and such concentration and length. Dense, with a hint of mint, but truly great. Strong. Drink 1995 - 2025.
