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Palmer 2012

750 ml Merlot 49%, Cabernet Sauvignon 44%, Petit Verdot 7% Bordeaux, France 2012

Palmer 2012 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot (Margaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £275.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£275.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior · merchant: firm tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Margaux
Origin
Margaux · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Margaux
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Palmer 2012 presents a blend of 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot. The wine displays a medium to deep garnet hue, offering a complex bouquet that includes blackcurrants, ripe plums and subtle hints of cedar. On the palate, it is characterised by structured tannins and a remarkable balance of fruit and acidity, showcasing layers of dark berries and spice. Palmer is located in the Margaux appellation, known for its distinct terroir and the producer’s commitment to biodynamic practices. The estate has a storied history, dating back to 1748.

Other vintages of Palmer we list
1971£325.001975£250.001980£270.001983£620.002000£420.002001£310.002002£289.002004£290.002009£420.002010£495.002016£448.002018£319.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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