Château Palmer 2014 Margaux (75cl)

Palmer is a Third Growth from Margaux, though its price and reputation in the trade often sit closer to a Second Growth. The 2014 vintage was a cooler Bordeaux year, so it tends to lean a little lighter than a warmer year. It suits someone who wants Margaux's more perfumed style at Third Growth pricing. Palmer typically has a notably high proportion of Merlot for a Margaux estate, giving a softer, more perfumed style than a Cabernet-dominant neighbour, and a cooler year such as 2014 tends to show more freshness.