Chateau Palmer 2014 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)The 2014 Palmer builds on the promise that it showed in barrel. It is clearly a more understated and nuanced Palmer from winemaker Thomas Duroux this year, but a Margaux with exquisite delineation and precision, hints of blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of pencil box. The palate is medium bodied with very fine tannin. It feels supple and lithe in the mouth. It will not have the depth and power of the subsequent 2015 Palmer, yet the flow is very

star anise and cardamom

The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin

There is plenty of clean and crisp blackberry and raspberry fruit here

clam dishes or blinis

airy floral and an interesting hint of tangerine peel

perfumed finish

certainly a more extrovert Lafite-Rothschild compared to recent vintages

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blackberry

Cuvée Clos des Avaux Hospices de Beaune 2015

50% of which were new and 50% second fill

The bubbles are moderately fine and very persistent