{"title":"Chateau Palmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau Palmer is one of Margaux’s most celebrated estates, renowned for producing elegant, aromatic wines that combine finesse with remarkable depth and ageing potential. Its signature style balances silky tannins, vibrant freshness and layers of black fruit, floral and savoury notes. Consistently sought after by collectors, Chateau Palmer ranks among Bordeaux’s most prestigious and distinctive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-1986-750ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux 1986 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 1986 Château Palmer, composed of 48% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc, received a 92 rating from The Wine Advocate. This vintage shows a well-balanced, medium-bodied profile with notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, cedar, and violets, becoming more pronounced over time. Though more reserved than the 1985, it offers a precise, masculine tobacco-infused finish. It is at its peak now, with an expected lifespan through 2028. Jancis Robinson notes its youthful, powerful fruit and fine-grained tannins, but it is less perfumed than the 1985. This vintage benefited from a hot, dry summer followed by timely rainfall in September, which helped achieve full ripeness, contributing to its ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 30, 2016\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2016-2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasted at the Chateau Palmer vertical in London, the 1986 Chateau Palmer might not embrace you like the 1985, and yet it remains a Margaux with pedigree. It offers blackcurrant pastilles, raspberry and cedar on the nose, violets unfurling with time in the glass, guiding the drinker to its appellation of origin. The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced, as expected, more austere and reserved than the 1985, but with fine backbone and an attractive masculine, tobacco-infused finish that is precise and long. It is not in the same class as the 1989, but it has clearly reached its drinking plateau and should continue there for at least another decade. Tasted May 2015. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 28, 2009\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 1997-2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSweeter and more plummy on the nose than the 1985. More cedary but also cassis and dark chocolate\/mocha. Seems far more youthful than the 1985. More primary dark fruit. Firmer, fuller and less perfumed but still with a fine freshness. Fine-grained tannins still have some grip though they taste fully ripe. More powerful than the 1985, less scented but more fruit. Grip on the finish is just a little dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChâteau Palmer has always transcended fashions and trends to instead tap into a single voice: its terroir. The finesse and elegance of its Margaux roots, the softness and sophistication of its texture, the nobility of leather and the gentle caress of velvet. An almost identical blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, rounded off with a touch of Petit Verdot, forge the Palmer style. The aromas offer an immersion in a bouquet of flowers, fruit, and spices, enveloped in a fleshy, generous structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1986 blend: Merlot 48% Cabernet sauvignon 41% Cabernet franc 4% Petit verdot 7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: From 2nd to 16th october 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature works its magic. After three months of record-breaking drought, perfectly timed rain in September gave the grapes a quick boost. The result? Grapes harvested at full ripeness and a vintage with great ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn paper, 1986 is a similar vintage to 1985. However, the random alternation of hot and cold, dry and wet, provided each year with distinct characteristics. January was wet and cold on the whole. February, on the other hand, was extremely cold. March and April were hardly better, and very wet. The vines were late. Budding occurred around the 14th. April was one of the rainiest and coldest months in the last 20 years. The vines struggled as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very sunny month of May made up for this delay. Flowering was promising and homogenous. The vines reached full flower by 13 June. This was followed by a hot, very dry summer. Late August broke all drought records with three months without a single drop of water. Fortunately, two periods of heavy rainfall in September accelerated ripening and enabled the grapes to be harvested at optimum maturity during a very sunny October. The Merlot, picked from the 4th onwards, and particularly the Cabernet Sauvignon, produced a wine with a high sugar content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting 1986 is a thoughtful vintage and big on Cabernet. The wines needed time to open up and reveal themselves, but the years of cellaring have enabled them to achieve both balance and elegance. The bouquet is fine, complex – almost mineral. Meanwhile, the palate has evolved towards a smooth, round, enveloping texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966595547200,"sku":"RDFR19861314","price":675.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-palmer-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1760003575"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-2017-375ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux 2017 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 2017 Château Palmer, a blend of 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot, is a precise and structured wine with aromas of blackcurrant, plums, cedar, and dark chocolate. The palate showcases vibrant black fruits with ripe tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a long, mineral-laced profile. It’s a powerful yet elegant wine, with a clear expression of its terroir, offering great aging potential. The vintage's precision, intensity, and balanced tannins make it a standout for the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Dec 20, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery perfumed and subtle with dried flowers and citrus, as well as blue fruit. Full-bodied with wonderfully diffused, integrated tannins that just run over the edges of the wine. it'sextremely polished and very, very long. Fresh and bright. Energetic finish. A thoughtful wine. A blend of 54% merlot, 42% cabernet sauvignon and 4% petit verdot. Drink after 2023. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 97+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 16, 2020\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2065\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored, 2017 Palmer gives a very serious nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry preserves with hints of cedar chest, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star anise plus exotic wafts of sandalwood and cassia. Medium-bodied, the palate features fantastically vibrant, crunchy black fruits with a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced. It will need a good 5-7 years to really blossom with all those tightly wound nuances, but it should be a stunner! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Nov 21, 2019\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2048\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully powerful and precise with great depth and character to the fruit, despite the austerity that is more evident now than it was during En Primeur as the wine has begun bed down. These tannins are finely boned but they are plentiful, providing strength in numbers. Bottled end of August after 21 months of ageing. Clearly going to age well, this has concentration, intensity and seriousness where the Alter Ego is more gourmet. A precise and intellectual Palmer, a very fine example of the wine, with a sense of place and a purity to the fruit expression.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.20%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 41% Cabernet Sauvignon 54% Merlot 4% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3);\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Oct 5, 2021\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2037\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby colour. Spicy and dark-fruited. There is enough smoky wood to add complexity without dominating the fruit. Dark cherry bursts through on a palate with real energy. Acidity forms the structure as much as tannin (which is fine and ripe), so the fruit feels very tangy and juicy. Brisk and intense, this is a wine of elegance and definition. A very refined example that shows the best elements of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"millesime-card_col-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2017 blend: Merlot 54% Cabernet sauvignon 42% Petit verdot 4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVine growth got off to an ideal start, until late frosts cast uncertainty over the vintage. Fortunately, the river protected us and excellent weather conditions followed. Among the vines, the character of each plot served as a guide. The result was keenly precise wines with bold, unashamed character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a significant lack of rainfall and a mild winter, the vines awoke early from their winter slumber. Starting in late March, the buds began opening amidst optimal growing conditions. Then, during the nights of April 27 and 28, the Bordeaux region was struck by a wave of frost. Thankfully, the river protected the majority of Château Palmer’s vineyards. Finally, late May brought fine weather which provided the perfect climate for flowering and the promise of an excellent harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs summer began, it brought several rainy periods which prolonged the vegetative growth of the vines. The first phase of ripening took place on schedule in mid-August. The rains of September accelerated the maturation of the skins and harvest began early on September 20. By September 29, the harvest was complete. From the moment the vinification began, it became clear that the conditions of the vintage, coupled with our vineyard management methods that respected the terroir, would provide an exceptionally clear expression of each plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the 2017 vintage at Château Palmer is precise, without excess. The wines exhibit the elegant balance of our most classic vintages. Their velvety tannins and aromatic depth are promises of splendid ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966643060800,"sku":"RDFR20172762","price":249.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Chateau-Palmer-2017-375ml.jpg?v=1706150732"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-2004-750ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux 2004 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 2004 Château Palmer, with a blend of 47% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Petit Verdot, is a perfect balance of power and elegance. It features aromas of blackberries, truffles, flowers, and incense. Rated 94 by The Wine Advocate, it's medium to full-bodied with rich texture and great aging potential until 2025. Decanter also praised its elegance, silky tannins, and balanced acidity, making it an excellent wine for long-term aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 29, 2007\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2011-2025 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning wine is one of the vintage’s great successes. Administrator Thomas Duroux has fashioned a modern day version of Palmer’s brilliant 1966. Displaying a rare combination of power and elegance, this dense purple-colored offering exhibits notes of blackberries, truffles, flowers, incense, and camphor. Long, classic, and medium to full-bodied with stunning texture and richness, this superb effort is a candidate for the finest Margaux of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025+. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 3, 3); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 22, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink: 2024-2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI appreciated this supple, elegant wine with its approachable blackberry and blackcurrant fruit aromas touched with hints of fresh flowers, saddle leather, and spice. The texture seemed slightly restrained, with silky tannins and balanced acidity, but the finesse stood out. It was perhaps too understated to make a powerful impression on some of the tasters, but I felt it showed well and would continue to age with grace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.00%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon 47% Merlot 7% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 16.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 5, 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2013-2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLuminous crimson. Sweet and slightly curranty on the nose. Lots of fresh fruit. Then crunchy tannins. In a riper vintage this formula might be unpleasantly OTT but this works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChâteau Palmer has always transcended fashions and trends to instead tap into a single voice: its terroir. The finesse and elegance of its Margaux roots, the softness and sophistication of its texture, the nobility of leather and the gentle caress of velvet. An almost identical blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, rounded off with a touch of Petit Verdot, forge the Palmer style. The aromas offer an immersion in a bouquet of flowers, fruit, and spices, enveloped in a fleshy, generous structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2004 blend: Merlot 47%  Cabernet sauvignon 46% Petit verdot 7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: From 27th september to 12th october 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClement weather for a straightforward vintage, perfectly in keeping with the Palmer style. A classic, of course, yet one underpinned by the utmost precision thanks to meticulous vinification to bring out the full finesse and power of the harvested grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to the two previous vintages, 2004 was defined by a suitable, mild climate. Nothing disrupted the vine cycle, and summer began after a month of very little rain in June. After an even flowering phase, without coulure, the mild summer temperatures helped to slow down and lengthen the ripening phase. September was dry and sunny, allowing us to wait calmly for each plot to offer up its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were gently vinified for an average of 21 days. In some cases, extraction was carried out at the beginning of the vatting process to express the grape’s flesh, while in others it took place throughout the maceration to give the wine more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 wines may seem very classic compared to those of 2003, but they magnificently combine the pedigree and finesse of our terroir with the body and strength of an excellent vintage. These wines are a fitting reflection of the Palmer vineyard’s generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39966654758976,"sku":"RDFR20041324","price":588.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Chateau-Palmer-Margaux_51cd60d1-5b9b-4a0b-a133-edef1fa77291.jpg?v=1706151824"},{"product_id":"alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-2020-750ml","title":"Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA seductive and richly scented second wine from Margaux, the 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. Aromas of violets, rose petals, and dark berries lead to a medium-to-full-bodied palate with plush, powdery tannins, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry, and subtle balsamic notes. Smooth and approachable already, it balances richness and refinement, showing clear ageing potential through 2031–2045. Elegant, textural, and versatile, this wine reflects both the precision of Palmer’s terroir and the innovation behind the Alter Ego line.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 2, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2039\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevilishly charming on the nose, deep and seductive, expressive and richly scented. Juicy and succulent but with a richness in terms of texture and depth. Seductive, defined and refined with a chalky, grip to the tannins. Feels rich and charming at the same time with blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry, pomegranate and a touch of balsamic with an undercurrent of crushed stones and liquorice. A lovely second wine with clear ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of violets and rose petals mingled with notions of sweet dark berries and baking chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, it's vibrant and perfumed, with a bright core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, expansive finish. It's a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThomas Duroux continues to produce singularly textural, powerful wines at this historic Margaux property, where he has introduced a new focus on parcel-by-parcel viticulture and vinification, as well as pioneering biodynamic methods, over the better part of the last two decades. Today, cover crops are the order of the day, much of the vineyard isn't hedged, and fruit trees are being planted in the rows as part of an agroforestry initiative. The core of Palmer derives from the plateau around the château, where soils consist of a millefeuille of sandy gravel, clay-rich gravel, sandy gravel again and then a meter of pure clay. It's old-vine Merlot, planted on these soils, that lends Palmer its richness and flesh. There are other parcels dotted around the appellation, of course, including a large block of coarser gravel surrounded by trees, not far from Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 12, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2031\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackish crimson. Very smooth already with sweet, approachable fruit. Maybe not that persistent but already gorgeous. Hardly any tannin in evidence – just a little hint on the finish. A scrumptious current drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eANY WORK OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBLE INTERPRETATIONS. Alter Ego was launched with the 1998 vintage, driven by the idea of producing another facet to the estate. Spontaneous, round, generous, and silky, this 'other wine' is both intense and light, rich and delicate. It has the elegance and grain de tanin of its predecessor. Throughout its creation, Alter Ego is led by the same high standards that govern the composition of Château Palmer's great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2020 -  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was as though time stood still over the course of this very special year, forcing us to focus on the essentials, tending our vines and listening to our environment. In the wake of an extraordinary 2018 and a 2019 rooted in pure elegance, 2020 concludes an absolutely exceptional trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of February, the onset of budding almost two weeks ahead of schedule heralded the launch of a very early vintage. March brought heavy rainfall, followed by an equally damp spring with mild temperatures – conditions all too suited to the spread of mildew. Throughout April and May, the vineyard required exceptional care and attention to keep us on course for a healthy harvest. In mid-May, a return to dry weather set the stage for an ideal flowering period. In June, the summer weather arrived and settled in to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy late July, the berries had begun to change color under the bright and constant sun. Although the heatwaves of August subjected the vines to a good deal of water stress, intense thunderstorms brought welcome respite. The Merlot grapes gorged themselves and Cabernets retained their small size, while the subsequent return of dry weather drove the tannic concentration. Harvest began on September 15, with the Merlot picked in the cool of dawn and the Cabernet gathered as the rain beat down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vat room, the fermentations proceeded smoothly and the assemblage was carried out over two sessions in mid-November, mostly during the run-off phase. Underpinned by the year’s favorable climate, the 2020 vintage is on par with 2018 in terms of structure, boasting sunny Merlots, refined and powerful Cabernets, and a terroir of exceptional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15–29 September 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18 months in French oak, approximately 25–40% new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 46%, Petit Verdot 4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thomas Duroux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Margaux, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant for approximately 1–2 hours before serving. The 2020 is already approachable, but aeration will help reveal its dark fruit, floral and savoury complexity while softening its firm, fine-grained tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with grilled or roasted red meats, beef tenderloin, lamb, venison, duck, mushroom dishes, truffle preparations and mature cheeses. Particularly well suited to grilled Wagyu, roast lamb or beef tenderloin with mushroom or truffle sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981004914752,"sku":"RDFR20202809","price":185.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1755688904"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-2002-750ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux 2002 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2002 Château Palmer, with a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot, is a powerful wine with complex notes of menthol, black currants, plums, and a hint of cappuccino. Rated 94 by The Wine Advocate, it’s dense, full-bodied, and tannic, requiring significant aging until at least 2012-2028. Despite some critiques of its angular finish, the wine's structure and length show its potential for long-term aging. The vintage benefits from the dry, sunny conditions in September, producing concentrated and high-quality grapes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 29, 2005\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2012-2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful wine for the vintage, this blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot boasts complex notes of menthol, black currants, plums, licorice, and a hint of cappuccino in its stunning aromatics. Dense, medium to full-bodied, with high levels of tannin in a big, full-bodied style (much in the spirit of such classic Bordeaux vintages as 1966, 1986, and 1996), this wine possesses superb purity and serious length, but should be purchased only by those with considerable patience and a good, cold cellar, since it will need plenty of time. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 28, 2012\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2014-2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright healthy crimson. Not much nose. Definitely solid. Not much sign of Margaux grace here. Was the extraction too enthusiastic? Rather drying finish. Not light but very angular and chewy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChâteau Palmer has always transcended fashions and trends to instead tap into a single voice: its terroir. The finesse and elegance of its Margaux roots, the softness and sophistication of its texture, the nobility of leather and the gentle caress of velvet. An almost identical blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, rounded off with a touch of Petit Verdot, forge the Palmer style. The aromas offer an immersion in a bouquet of flowers, fruit, and spices, enveloped in a fleshy, generous structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2002 blend: Merlot 40%  Cabernet sauvignon 52% Petit verdot 8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: From 26th september to 7th october 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the extraordinarily dry climate of 2002, the cycle of vine growth and fruit ripening began earlier than usual. After a gloomy summer, the last three weeks of September brought magnificent weather for the grapes. This vintage promises to be a rich one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a mild, dry winter, budding took place in late March. Flowering began in late May during a cool, rainy period, causing heavy coulure and millerandage. Only the Petit Verdot was spared thanks to its late growth. The grapes started to ripen very early, and slowly at first before accelerating with the return of warm weather on August 11. Rainfall in August had little effect on ripening due to the significant previous water shortage. Feeding and growth stopped early, much to the benefit of the ripening grapes, which became highly concentrated.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember was very sunny with dry winds and cool nights. After surviving the violent hailstorm and heavy rain that hit on September 20, the crop reached full ripeness with very high sugar levels and a phenolic compound content higher than any previous year. The harvest took place under the sun without a drop of rain. Given the very high number of Growth Degree Days and the excellent extractability of both color and tannins, the vinification was carried out at low temperatures, with moderate pumping-over and relatively short maceration time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth powerful and fruity, the wine is underpinned by a remarkable freshness and bolstered by a firm balance of acidity, alcohol content, and tannins. Bottle ageing has only accentuated this characteristic. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981627113536,"sku":"RDFR20021323","price":599.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/Chateau-Palmer-Margaux-1.jpg?v=1707204540"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-2020-750ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 51, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the iconic Margaux estate, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Palmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 2020 is a sumptuous, full-bodied wine that exemplifies elegance and power. Aromatic notes of raspberries, cassis, black truffles, violets, and hints of cocoa and truffle lead the nose. The palate is layered and concentrated, revealing vibrant dark fruit, silky tannins, and lively acidity, all seamlessly integrated with refined oak. This wine combines depth, finesse, and structure, with a long, enduring finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 30, 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat aromas of blackcurrants, black truffles, blueberries, lead pencil and hints of cedar. Full-bodied and powerful with fantastic tannin backbone giving it great length and power. Muscular. Toned. Flexing. This needs time. Best after 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 3, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2028-2059\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn irresistible wine from Palmer in 2020, sumptuous and voluptuous, open and appealing yet with all the elements so very carefully set in their place. Rich and evocative on the nose, dark and brooding with softly perfumed violet and rose aromas but it’s the texture that captivates on the palate with soft and seductive velvety tannins that immediately expand in the mouth giving power but also refinement. Mouthwatering and juicy but rich at the same time, so approachable you could drink this right now and just marvel in its nuance, structure and ease - and the oak integration is seamless. I love the liquorice bite and chalky sensation alongside vibrant black fruit though a sense of heat and menthol, liquorice freshness at the finish reminds you this is a serious wine that is built to last. This really carries the Margaux beauty and charm. A long life ahead but once opened this will disappear out of the bottle instantaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2060 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of raspberries, cassis and cherries mingle with hints of violets, raw cocoa and hints of truffle in a perfumed bouquet. The 2020 Palmer is a full-bodied, layered and seamless wine that's deep and concentrated, with a vibrant core of beautifully pure and perfumed fruit, lively acids and ultra-refined tannins. This suave but authoritative Palmer is one of the high points of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThomas Duroux continues to produce singularly textural, powerful wines at this historic Margaux property, where he has introduced a new focus on parcel-by-parcel viticulture and vinification, as well as pioneering biodynamic methods, over the better part of the last two decades. Today, cover crops are the order of the day, much of the vineyard isn't hedged, and fruit trees are being planted in the rows as part of an agroforestry initiative. The core of Palmer derives from the plateau around the château, where soils consist of a millefeuille of sandy gravel, clay-rich gravel, sandy gravel again and then a meter of pure clay. It's old-vine Merlot, planted on these soils, that lends Palmer its richness and flesh. There are other parcels dotted around the appellation, of course, including a large block of coarser gravel surrounded by trees, not far from Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 25, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasted blind. Black core with crimson rim. Dark and ripe with a hint of damsons. Ripe black plum and gently floral, plus lead pencil. Complex aroma. Rich, deep, chewy, generous and powerful with finesse on the long finish. (JH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the course of 2020, a year like no other, it was as if time had been suspended, forcing us to place some of our activities on hold. But this parenthesis also gave us?an opportunity to refocus our efforts on the essentials: cultivating our vines, genuinely observing and listening to our environment, and striving to live wholly in rhythm with the life pulse of a thriving vineyard. In the wake of an extraordinary 2018 and a 2019 of profound elegance, the 2020 vintage of Chateau Palmer, with its class and sensuality, rounds off a truly exceptional trilogy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMERLOT 48%\u003cbr\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON 48%\u003cbr\u003ePETIT VERDOT 4%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39981632979008,"sku":"RDFR20201336","price":620.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-palmer-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1760003575"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-1997-750ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux 1997 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe 1997 Château Palmer, with a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, received a 87 rating from The Wine Advocate. This vintage is fruit-driven, medium-bodied, and elegant, showcasing a seductive bouquet of sweet berry fruit. While lacking weight and density, its harmony and easy-going, fleshy personality appeal to many. Despite the weather challenges, the 1997 vintage is balanced and now ready to be enjoyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePublished: Apr 21, 2000\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2000-2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eA seductive style of Palmer, the 1997 will have many admirers (assuming they can afford it). It boasts a dark ruby\/plum\/purple color in addition to a seductive bouquet of sweet berry fruit, and an elegant, medium-bodied, fruit-driven, easy-going, fleshy personality. While there is little weight and density, the wine's harmony is excellent. Drink it over the next 8-9 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1997 blend: \u003cbr\u003eMerlot 42% Cabernet sauvignon 55% Petit verdot 3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003eFrom 10th september to 27th october 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapricious, alternating weather saw the grapes ripen unevenly, complicating work in the cellar. Aging then smoothed over these discrepancies to preserve only what matters most: the expression of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage fended off countless threats and was complicated to produce. February, March, and April were all unusually mild. Sunshine hours reached record levels, with above-normal temperatures accompanied by severe drought. Vine growth began on March 3, three weeks ahead of normal, and continued until the start of the ripening phase. These major time discrepancies led to the appearance of the first inflorescences in early May, four weeks ahead of schedule. However, the rest of the month was quite unstable, alternating between thunderstorms, rain, and sunny weather. Coulure and millerandage then slowed fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust was hot and particularly humid. This led to a slow, unequal ripening along with major cryptogamic threat throughout the summer. A climatic turnaround mitigated any potential damage. Exceptional weather in September halted rot, dried out the grapes, and accelerated ripening. However, the heterogeneity of the bunches led to indecision as to the harvest start date. In the end, the Merlot grapes were harvested from September 10, just ten days ahead of schedule. And thanks to the fine weather in early October, the Cabernet Sauvignon made up some of the lost ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeterogeneous grape clusters did not prevent the eventual production of a well-balanced wine. This uneven ripening highlights the importance of rigorous sorting during the harvest. 1997 is now ready to be enjoyed. This vintage is rather understated, quietly powerful, but not aggressive. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40403938902080,"sku":"RDFR19971320","price":668.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/Chateau-Palmer-Margaux_51cd60d1-5b9b-4a0b-a133-edef1fa77291.jpg?v=1706151824"},{"product_id":"alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-2020-375ml","title":"Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux 2020 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA seductive and richly scented second wine from Margaux, the 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. Aromas of violets, rose petals, and dark berries lead to a medium-to-full-bodied palate with plush, powdery tannins, juicy blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry, and subtle balsamic notes. Smooth and approachable already, it balances richness and refinement, showing clear ageing potential through 2031–2045. Elegant, textural, and versatile, this wine reflects both the precision of Palmer’s terroir and the innovation behind the Alter Ego line.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 2, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2039\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevilishly charming on the nose, deep and seductive, expressive and richly scented. Juicy and succulent but with a richness in terms of texture and depth. Seductive, defined and refined with a chalky, grip to the tannins. Feels rich and charming at the same time with blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry, pomegranate and a touch of balsamic with an undercurrent of crushed stones and liquorice. A lovely second wine with clear ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 6, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Alter Ego de Palmer has turned out beautifully, bursting with aromas of violets and rose petals mingled with notions of sweet dark berries and baking chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, it's vibrant and perfumed, with a bright core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, expansive finish. It's a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-frbSaM fjILMW\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThomas Duroux continues to produce singularly textural, powerful wines at this historic Margaux property, where he has introduced a new focus on parcel-by-parcel viticulture and vinification, as well as pioneering biodynamic methods, over the better part of the last two decades. Today, cover crops are the order of the day, much of the vineyard isn't hedged, and fruit trees are being planted in the rows as part of an agroforestry initiative. The core of Palmer derives from the plateau around the château, where soils consist of a millefeuille of sandy gravel, clay-rich gravel, sandy gravel again and then a meter of pure clay. It's old-vine Merlot, planted on these soils, that lends Palmer its richness and flesh. There are other parcels dotted around the appellation, of course, including a large block of coarser gravel surrounded by trees, not far from Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 12, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2024-2031\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackish crimson. Very smooth already with sweet, approachable fruit. Maybe not that persistent but already gorgeous. Hardly any tannin in evidence – just a little hint on the finish. A scrumptious current drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eANY WORK OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBLE INTERPRETATIONS. Alter Ego was launched with the 1998 vintage, driven by the idea of producing another facet to the estate. Spontaneous, round, generous, and silky, this 'other wine' is both intense and light, rich and delicate. It has the elegance and grain de tanin of its predecessor. Throughout its creation, Alter Ego is led by the same high standards that govern the composition of Château Palmer's great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 2020 -  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was as though time stood still over the course of this very special year, forcing us to focus on the essentials, tending our vines and listening to our environment. In the wake of an extraordinary 2018 and a 2019 rooted in pure elegance, 2020 concludes an absolutely exceptional trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of February, the onset of budding almost two weeks ahead of schedule heralded the launch of a very early vintage. March brought heavy rainfall, followed by an equally damp spring with mild temperatures – conditions all too suited to the spread of mildew. Throughout April and May, the vineyard required exceptional care and attention to keep us on course for a healthy harvest. In mid-May, a return to dry weather set the stage for an ideal flowering period. In June, the summer weather arrived and settled in to stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy late July, the berries had begun to change color under the bright and constant sun. Although the heatwaves of August subjected the vines to a good deal of water stress, intense thunderstorms brought welcome respite. The Merlot grapes gorged themselves and Cabernets retained their small size, while the subsequent return of dry weather drove the tannic concentration. Harvest began on September 15, with the Merlot picked in the cool of dawn and the Cabernet gathered as the rain beat down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vat room, the fermentations proceeded smoothly and the assemblage was carried out over two sessions in mid-November, mostly during the run-off phase. Underpinned by the year’s favorable climate, the 2020 vintage is on par with 2018 in terms of structure, boasting sunny Merlots, refined and powerful Cabernets, and a terroir of exceptional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15–29 September 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18 months in French oak, approximately 25–40% new oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 46%, Petit Verdot 4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thomas Duroux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Margaux, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant for approximately 1–2 hours before serving. The 2020 is already approachable, but aeration will help reveal its dark fruit, floral and savoury complexity while softening its firm, fine-grained tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with grilled or roasted red meats, beef tenderloin, lamb, venison, duck, mushroom dishes, truffle preparations and mature cheeses. Particularly well suited to grilled Wagyu, roast lamb or beef tenderloin with mushroom or truffle sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40858390036544,"sku":"RDFR20202792","price":98.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-2013-375ml.jpg?v=1755688853"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-eta-q3-2028-en-primeur-2025-750ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux *ETA Q3, 2028 En Primeur* 2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"79\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Palmer 2025 is one of the most highly acclaimed Bordeaux En Primeur wines of the vintage, showcasing the elegance and precision that define this iconic Margaux estate. The blend of 55% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot delivers a beautifully balanced red wine with layers of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, violet, licorice, and subtle floral notes. The wine combines richness and concentration with remarkable finesse, offering both immediate charm and outstanding long-term aging potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA benchmark collectible Bordeaux wine, Château Palmer 2025 is an outstanding choice for fine wine collectors, En Primeur buyers, and enthusiasts seeking one of the top-rated wines from the 2025 Bordeaux vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"7CYWDj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"FRCh8h\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"6aP9Bn\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\" data-sleek-node-id=\"OG93Jr\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"y4M5Yy\" style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 97-99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"rhH4Sv\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"mo2Uf2\"\u003ePublished: Apr 30, 2026\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"IkllqR\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most refined and seamless wines of the vintage is the 2025 Palmer, a blend of 55% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot that wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries, plums and licorice complemented by floral accents of violet and wisteria (yes, the window of the tasting room was closed). Full-bodied, suave and layered, with a deep and concentrated core of fruit, bright acids and supple tannins, it's already harmonious and complete, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. At only 13.5% alcohol, this is quite a bit lower than most recent sunny vintages at Palmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"7CYWDj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"FRCh8h\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"6aP9Bn\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\" data-sleek-node-id=\"OG93Jr\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"y4M5Yy\" style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"rhH4Sv\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"mo2Uf2\"\u003ePublished: Apr 30, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"7CYWDj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlush is the word to describe this red. Full-bodied and layered, with velvety tannins and a savory finish. Juicy at the end. Flashy and posh. Plenty of blackberry and black currant aromas and flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"7CYWDj\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"FRCh8h\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"6aP9Bn\"\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\" data-sleek-node-id=\"OG93Jr\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"y4M5Yy\" style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"rhH4Sv\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"mo2Uf2\"\u003ePublished: Apr 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2034-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"7CYWDj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrongly perfumed aromatics, really quite intense and upfront, so expressive but more deep and seductive with heady scents of roses and blackcurrants. Instantly alive in the mouth, there’s an energy here that’s really captivating. Chewy, succulent, light on its feel but packing so many tannins yet it feels seamless. Aerial almost but there’s complexity with a fine layer of chewiness and chalkiness. Perhaps more delicate in some ways than other more plush Palmers but there’s power for sure wrapped up in freshness and approachability. Sturdy, stately, complex. I do love the darker, maybe more firm, edgy wine. Quite a compelling Palmer for me, more than just fruit and acidity. 14% press wine. 85 IPT. Harvest September 4–26.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.50%\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 41% Cabernet Sauvignon 55% Merlot 4% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"7CYWDj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"FRCh8h\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"6aP9Bn\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\" data-sleek-node-id=\"OG93Jr\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"y4M5Yy\" style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 18.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"rhH4Sv\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"mo2Uf2\"\u003ePublished: Apr 15, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2036-2050\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"7CYWDj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e55% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot. 20 hl\/ha. Cask sample.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep colour. Dark-fruit notes. Fabulous palate – spherical and suave but focused. Lovely freshness as well. Balanced. One of the wines of the vintage. (JL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"text-size-body-xl\"\u003eSome vintages bring you back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to what matters most. After the trial by fire, its ardent summer and a drought worthy of 1976, after all the stress the Margaux sky inflicted upon the vine and its guardians, 2025 returned to reason through the grace of the final rains. And that reason is sumptuous, inscribing the vintage at once in the pantheon of the greatest wines of Château Palmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegance has imposed itself, as the most beautiful images do: through revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our living memory, 2025 stands as the final chapter of an unprecedented climatic trilogy. First came 2020, the signal vintage, the first signs of unease as the sky's codes began to blur: an early cycle, marked heat and drought, heatwave peaks that placed the vine under severe strain, and yet, in the end, wines of harmony, carrying a beautiful paradox. Then 2022, the telluric force: a summer without a drop of rain, a record water deficit, grapes stunted in their growth, young vines in distress, and the promise of powerful, exceptional wines of precise texture. With 2025, the trilogy of climatic chaos finds its balance. As if three testing vintages had, in silence, shaped the memory and resilience of the vine.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/pages\/en-primeur-terms-and-conditions\" title=\"En Primeur Terms \u0026amp; Conditions\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease read the full En Primeur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/pages\/en-primeur-terms-and-conditions\" title=\"En Primeur Terms \u0026amp; Conditions\" style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003eterms \u0026amp; conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"En-Primeur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41133084704832,"sku":"RDFR20250008","price":335.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-palmer-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1760003575"},{"product_id":"alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-eta-q3-2028-en-primeur-2025-750ml","title":"Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux *ETA Q3, 2028 En Primeur* 2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlter Ego de Palmer 2025 is a beautifully balanced Margaux that expresses the elegance and generosity of the Palmer estate in a more approachable style. Made from 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot, it offers vibrant aromas of blackcurrants, dark berries, violets, and subtle spice. The palate is silky and refined, with ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and finely textured tannins creating a harmonious and expressive wine. Combining richness with finesse, Alter Ego de Palmer 2025 delivers immediate charm while retaining the structure and complexity to develop gracefully over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2029-2039\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite a spiced notes on the nose, really aromatic, a little toasted with cinnamon, cedar, dried herbs, some florality and blackcurrants. Smooth and creamy with a crushed velvety aspect to the tannins which fill the mouth and create a soft cushioning of texture from which the ripe but also cool blueberry aspects widen. Quiet, calm, still massy with power and muscles but well integrated and not shouting. It’s certainly juicy and mouthwatering with a crystalline blueberry aspect. Great purity but still with this wide frame and quite firm liquorice spiced edges. Lots going on here. More Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than Merlot. 15% press wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 91-93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 30, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 2025 Alter Ego de Palmer unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums and violets, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated palate defined by lively acids and plenty of sweet, powdery tannin. Checking in at 13% alcohol, it's a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. The low yields of 20 hectoliters per hectare might shock other estates, but Palmer has become much more habituated to such numbers in recent years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJancis Robinson \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 15, 2026\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2030-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot. Cask sample.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark fruit with a floral note. Palate juicy and aromatic, the grainy tannins precise. Cabernet Sauvignon marks the style. (JL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eANY WORK OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBLE INTERPRETATIONS. Alter Ego was launched with the 1998 vintage, driven by the idea of producing another facet to the estate. Spontaneous, round, generous, and silky, this 'other wine' is both intense and light, rich and delicate. It has the elegance and grain de tanin of its predecessor. Throughout its creation, Alter Ego is led by the same high standards that govern the composition of Château Palmer's great wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease read the full En Primeur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/pages\/en-primeur-terms-and-conditions\" title=\"En Primeur Terms \u0026amp; Conditions\" style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003eterms \u0026amp; conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 September – late September 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aged in French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon 54%, Merlot 40%, Petit Verdot 6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thomas Duroux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Margaux, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant for approximately 1–2 hours before serving. As a young En Primeur vintage, the 2025 Alter Ego de Palmer will benefit from aeration to allow its dark fruit, floral notes and finely textured tannins to develop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with grilled or roasted red meats, beef tenderloin, lamb, venison, duck, mushroom dishes, truffle preparations and mature cheeses. Particularly well suited to grilled Wagyu, roast lamb or beef tenderloin with mushroom or truffle sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"En-Primeur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41224372387904,"sku":"RDFR20250012","price":89.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/alter-ego-de-palmer-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1755688904"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-2012-750ml","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux 2012 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Palmer Margaux 2012 is one of the standout wines of the vintage, showcasing the elegance, depth, and sensual character that have made this iconic Third Growth estate one of Bordeaux's most sought-after names. A blend of 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot, it offers captivating aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, violet, cedar, sweet spice, and fine oak. The palate is rich and silky, balancing generous dark fruit with vibrant freshness, refined tannins, and remarkable precision. Now entering an excellent drinking window, this beautifully layered Margaux will continue to evolve gracefully for decades, making it an exceptional choice for collectors and lovers of classic Bordeaux.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 9, 2015\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is mind-blowing with complex and superb aromas of dried flowers, blackcurrants and raspberries. Full-bodied, yet polished and velvety with lots of tension and intensity. Layers of fruit and character. Finishes with pure fruit, hazelnuts and minerals. About 20 hectares of 55 hectares were from biodynamically grown grapes. Try in 2022. Stunning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 22, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2022-2045 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, as well as one of the most dramatic. Thomas Duroux is crafting more integrated, less overtly oaky wines at Palmer today, but this 2012 is nonetheless a terrific effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Palmer now systematically holds back an important percentage of its production for later release, and this September it's the turn of the 2012, a dramatic, sensual wine that is one of the clear successes of the vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWE 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 1, 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWith great depth of fruit, this plush, ripe wine also has dense tannins for aging, layers of acidity and a tight structure. However, it's the fruit that makes this wine, with its waves of black currants and aromatic blueberries. The wood just touches the flavors to promise serious aging. Drink from 2022. — Roger Voss\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 3, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2027-2042\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, generous, plummy fruit, with concentrated flavour and considerable tannin that makes its development an unknown quantity. Will all the elements marry? Keep for five years and hope.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon 48% Merlot 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau-palmer.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree periods: a rainy spring, a sunny summer, a wet fall. Two characteristics: exuberant Merlots on one side, and precise, linear Cabernet Sauvignons on the other. Two vintages in one: a happy marriage for a richly balanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main characteristic of the vintage is that of an unusual contrast between spring, summer, and early fall. The cool, damp weather from April to June brought about a late yet heterogeneous budding. Flowering also presented the same features. Taking place in unfavorable conditions it resulted in a high percentage of coulure in our oldest Merlots. The risk of developing diseases was high and required our continuous attention.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, the weather changed completely. In late June, the sun began to shine and temperatures finally rose. Ripening began on July 23, heralding a late vintage. It hardly rained in August or during the first three weeks of September. These particularly favorable conditions, due to the lack of water and nitrogen, enabled the vine to focus its energy on developing phenolic compounds and therefore produce high quality grapes. The weather took another turn for the worse during the final week of September. The harvest was intense, taking place between October 1 and 15 without interruption and in wet conditions. The Botrytis pressure was constant. However, low yields helped maintain healthy conditions around the bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich, exuberant Merlots were reminiscent of the finest vintages of the first decade of the 2000s. The Cabernet Sauvignons were linear, precise, and in keeping with the 2008 grapes. This unusual marriage harmoniously highlighted the smoothness, elegance, and refinement of Château Palmer wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMERLOT 48%\u003cbr\u003eCABERNET SAUVIGNON 46%\u003cbr\u003ePETIT VERDOT 6%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41306346618944,"sku":"RDFR20122786","price":560.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-palmer-margaux-750ml.jpg?v=1760003575"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/collections\/producer-chateau-palmer.jpg?v=1789353841","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/collections\/chateau-palmer.oembed","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}