Fine Wine

November 1927, 2018
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LOT 345

Lot 345

CHÂTEAU PALMER 1989 (6) WA 96

CHÂTEAU PALMER 1989 (6) WA 96
Lot 345 Details
CHÂTEAU PALMER 1989

Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
2 x scraped labels. 1 x stained label

Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 1989 Château Palmer has always been my favourite vintage from that decade after the 1983. The first bottle was unfortunately corked. The second was as it should be: the nose tensile with red berries, sous-bois, potpourri and strawberry pastille - lively and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant right from the start, silky in texture with plenty of citrus fruit, gently building to a harmonious and detailed finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a magnificent Château Palmer that continues to effortlessly dish out so much vinous pleasure. Tasted May 2015. WA 96

6 bts.    per lot $2,600 - $3,000

Realised: $2,520
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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