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Château Palmer Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1998
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Ratings on Delectable
Bob McDonald 
Very Dusty on the nose - so dusty I thought it might be corked - TCA but it wasn’t a deal breaker. Unmistakabley Bordeaux. Some barnyard reduction which blew off. Very harmonious and balanced on the palate. No berry fruit - more cedar chest of drawers. After 2 hours strong aromas of Capsicum (red peppers). I am a big fan of Chateau Palmer. At a 2009 International Cabernet tasting I attended, the Palmer was a standout. In a reclassification it should be at least a 2nd Growth. For this wine no further cellaring required.
Very Dusty on the nose - so dusty I thought it might be corked - TCA but it wasn’t a deal breaker. Unmistakabley Bordeaux. Some barnyard reduction which blew off. Very harmonious and balanced on the palate. No berry fruit - more cedar chest of drawers. After 2 hours strong aromas of Capsicum (red peppers). I am a big fan of Chateau Palmer. At a 2009 International Cabernet tasting I attended, the Palmer was a standout. In a reclassification it should be at least a 2nd Growth. For this wine no further cellaring required.
9.0Bob McDonald
Mid Crimson with a tawny rim. Enticing aromas of Cassis, blueberries, dust, cedar and memories of McBarens Plum Cake Pipe Tobacco when I smoked a pipe at University. Medium fine tannins. Fruit drying out to a savoury delicious Claret. No further cellaring necessary. This is why one cellars Bordeaux.
Mid Crimson with a tawny rim. Enticing aromas of Cassis, blueberries, dust, cedar and memories of McBarens Plum Cake Pipe Tobacco when I smoked a pipe at University. Medium fine tannins. Fruit drying out to a savoury delicious Claret. No further cellaring necessary. This is why one cellars Bordeaux.
9.5
Gary Westby
Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines
Better than most wine! Generous aromatics and resolved tannins, yet utterly fresh. This is a timeless beauty!
Better than most wine! Generous aromatics and resolved tannins, yet utterly fresh. This is a timeless beauty!
9.5
Laura Credidio
1998 was ready to drink out of the bottle, becoming limp. But still impressive complexity.
1998 was ready to drink out of the bottle, becoming limp. But still impressive complexity.
9.2
Ian Burrows
Sommelier Atelier Crenn
Showed well on opening. Do not decant. Tannins are difficult. Fresh. Wait another 3-4 years. 1998
Showed well on opening. Do not decant. Tannins are difficult. Fresh. Wait another 3-4 years. 1998
9.0
Ryan Carey
Founder Wine Confidential
Celebrating Arnold Palmer the best way I know how...
Celebrating Arnold Palmer the best way I know how...
9.5
Gordon Walker
Savory stewed tomato, ox, herbaceous, hints of black pepper, great acid and tannin/structure integration, still pretty astringent. Aromatic and still lively
Savory stewed tomato, ox, herbaceous, hints of black pepper, great acid and tannin/structure integration, still pretty astringent. Aromatic and still lively
9.1
Daniel Mahdavian
Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures
Superb & classic nose of Margaux terroir...brilliant wine making and layered cedar & dirt
Superb & classic nose of Margaux terroir...brilliant wine making and layered cedar & dirt
9.4
Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
2nd and 3rd growth Bordeaux '98s are nicely approaching drinkability.
2nd and 3rd growth Bordeaux '98s are nicely approaching drinkability.
8.9Gary Westby
Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines
On deck for Champagne Summit 2014!
On deck for Champagne Summit 2014!
10
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