Château Palmer 2023
Margaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£1,440.00
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Arriving: Spring 2026
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OWC |
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Critic scores
99 RP, 96 NM, 100 AG, 99 JS, 98 JA
Critic reviews
"Bottled in August 2025, after a year in barrique followed by a second year of maturation in foudre, the 2023 Palmer has turned out beautifully. Bursting from the glass with aromas of plums and blackberries mingled with notions of licorice, iris and exotic spices, it's medium- to full-bodied, with a broad, unctuous attack segueing into an ample, layered, multidimensional mid-palate girdled by sweet, powdery tannins. Sensual and demonstrative but unerringly precise, it's a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot that was picked between September 11 and October 5."
William Kelley, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Palmer was bottled in July 2026, the same time as Alter Ego. As you might expect, this is a little more control and precision on the nose by comparison, hints of peony and violet pinpointing its Margaux origin. Superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins. Just a bit more backbone at the moment compared to its First Growth neighbor tasted directly before, a little more graphite comes through toward the finish. This Palmer coats the mouth and seems to be one of the most mineral-driven within the Margaux appellation. Excellent."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"There's not much to say about the 2023 Palmer. It was exceptionally beautiful en primeur, and it is all that today. Black cherry, plum, gravel, incense, truffle, licorice and chocolate soar from the glass. Texturally gorgeous and riveting, Palmer delivers on all fronts in 2023. As always, Palmer is one of the most distinctive wines in Bordeaux. It's next to impossible to say we are on the Left Bank."
Antonio Galloni, March 2026, Vinous.com
"This is so perfumed, with aromas of dried flowers, sandalwood, black currants and blueberries. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that melt into the wine and a beautiful texture that caresses every inch of the palate. Seductive and polished, with ripe fruit and citrus acidity. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot and 4% petite verdot. Drinkable now, but this will give wonderful drinking pleasure in three or four years."
James Suckling, January 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"Far less reserved than it was during En Primeur, this has really expanded over ageing, showing cloves, slate, graphite, cassis, bilberry, cigar box, oyster shell, squid ink, fine tannins, stretching out through the palate. Gorgeous stuff, right at the top of the game in terms of capturing the effortless signature of 2023 in the best wines. 32hl/h yield, 55% new oak for ageing during the first year, with the wine then moving into 3,000l oak casks for the second year. One point upscore."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com
William Kelley, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Palmer was bottled in July 2026, the same time as Alter Ego. As you might expect, this is a little more control and precision on the nose by comparison, hints of peony and violet pinpointing its Margaux origin. Superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins. Just a bit more backbone at the moment compared to its First Growth neighbor tasted directly before, a little more graphite comes through toward the finish. This Palmer coats the mouth and seems to be one of the most mineral-driven within the Margaux appellation. Excellent."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"There's not much to say about the 2023 Palmer. It was exceptionally beautiful en primeur, and it is all that today. Black cherry, plum, gravel, incense, truffle, licorice and chocolate soar from the glass. Texturally gorgeous and riveting, Palmer delivers on all fronts in 2023. As always, Palmer is one of the most distinctive wines in Bordeaux. It's next to impossible to say we are on the Left Bank."
Antonio Galloni, March 2026, Vinous.com
"This is so perfumed, with aromas of dried flowers, sandalwood, black currants and blueberries. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that melt into the wine and a beautiful texture that caresses every inch of the palate. Seductive and polished, with ripe fruit and citrus acidity. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot and 4% petite verdot. Drinkable now, but this will give wonderful drinking pleasure in three or four years."
James Suckling, January 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"Far less reserved than it was during En Primeur, this has really expanded over ageing, showing cloves, slate, graphite, cassis, bilberry, cigar box, oyster shell, squid ink, fine tannins, stretching out through the palate. Gorgeous stuff, right at the top of the game in terms of capturing the effortless signature of 2023 in the best wines. 32hl/h yield, 55% new oak for ageing during the first year, with the wine then moving into 3,000l oak casks for the second year. One point upscore."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com