1964 Palmer
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This was not a renowned vintage on the Left Bank, and the 1964 Palmer evinces a challenging season beset by harvest rain. The nose shows some signs of dilution. The palate is flaccid and lacks panache, tired and with nothing more to give. Tasted at the Palmer vertical in London in May 2015.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, while never a great Left Bank vintage, even so, the 1964 Château Palmer ought to have been better. It is simply a case of a mediocre wine being long past its best, showing some madeirisation on the nose and the palate best described as over the hill. Put it this way, given the choice of the 1964 or 1960, I would opt for the latter. Tasted May 2015.
Tasted at the Chateau Palmer vertical in London, while never a great Left Bank vintage, even so, the 1964 Chateau Palmer ought to have been better. It is simply a case of a mediocre wine being long past its best, showing some madeirisation on the nose and the palate best described as over the hill. Put it this way, given the choice of the 1964 or 1960, I would opt for the latter. Tasted May 2015. May 2016, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Ch. Palmer is one of the finest producers in Bordeaux. The Margaux Third Growth is known for its significant plantings of old-vine Merlot, typically representing a large portion of the blend and responsible for the generous and supple style Ch. Palmer is known for.