Chateau Palmer 2010

Description

Wine shouldn't be allowed to be this incredible! Utterly seductive, reeling you in like a shapely siren, its rocks being the somewhat chunky price tag that will inevitably accompany yet another legend from this brilliant estate. I think it is safe to say that Thomas Duroux and his team have now taken Ch. Palmer to another level, and that their 2005 was not a one-off, should anyone have thought of that. It now really has the power, grace, sophistication and poise of a First Growth and has more charm than some. Where does 2010 sit amongst such amazing recent regal triumphs? Is it better than their thrilling 2009 and spellbinding 2005? It is really hard to say. The complexity, concentration, intensity and sheer pleasure-giving punch may well make this the finest of that glorious trinity. Exceptional, but I hope they try and keep a lid on the price.
(54% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot)
(Simon Staples, BBR Fine Wine Director)