it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock the intense notes of baked plums

and mineral nuances merge into a long

It is a vintage that unites deep concentration with natural elegance in a particularly convincing manner

mineral finesse that gives the wine both depth and character

but also with remarkable charm even in its youth

Château Palmer 3emé Cru Classé, Margaux, 2012, 75cl Efterårssmagning it needs a fair bitThe 2012 Palmer is already offering demonstrative drinking at age 10, bursting with aromas of cherries, blackberries, violets and spices, framed by a lavish application of creamy new oak. Full bodied, ample and enveloping, it's fleshy and sensual, with a deep and layered core of fruit that's discreetly underpinned by succulent acids and sweet, powdery tannins. Concentrated, broad and persistent, this is one of the most successful wines of the vintage,