Château Palmer, Historical XIX Century Wine (L20.16), 2016

Château Palmer, Historical XIX Century Wine (L20.16), 2016it was common practice, even among first growths, to blend in Rhne wines to beef up very light years in Bordeaux. "In fact, seeing a bottle of 19th century Lafite Hermitag, as it is described on the label, gave me an idea, and from 2004 we produced a small quantity of what we call Historical 19th Century Wine. Its Palmer plus 15% Syrah from the northern Rhne. Its labelled as vin de table, so no one would ever mistake it for Palmer." Palmers director

concluding with a saline finish

A total of 13 batches are believed to be in existence

Low rainfall prevailed throughout the vine growth and grape ripening periods

With a wide and outstanding bouquet

meaning that the precision and purity of the fruit means this is more terroir-focused than 2015’s broader and more intense style

very fruity

The bottle with the Seguret crest embossed into it adds to a classic look on any dining table or as a gift

crystallised

depth and structure of the wine necessary for its good ageing capacity

Aglianico and its supporting grape Piedirosso produce wines of incredible depth

with the powerful tannins of the vibrant 2015 melting into an incredible depth

The family purchased this vineyard in 1989 and have 4