Palmer - Margaux 2023

Wine Advocate

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byWilliam Kelleythe4/10/2026

Bottled in August 2025, after a year in barrique followed by a second year of maturation in foudre, the 2023 Palmer has turned out beautifully. Bursting from the glass with aromas of plums and blackberries mingled with notions of licorice, iris and exotic spices, it's medium- to full-bodied, with a broad, unctuous attack segueing into an ample, layered, multidimensional mid-palate girdled by sweet, powdery tannins. Sensual and demonstrative but unerringly precise, it's a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot that was picked between September 11 and October 5.

The Wine Palate

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byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/9/2026

The 2023 Palmer is opaque purple-black in color. Expressive notes of boysenberries, ripe plums, and cassis spill from the glass, leading to nuances of lilacs, charcoal, wild sage, and tilled soil, with a touch of mossy tree bark. The medium-bodied palate is packed with muscular black fruit and savory flavors, supported by firm, grainy tannins and a very refreshing backbone, finishing long and minerally. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe3/31/2026

Sensational aromatics of ripe black cherries, blueberries, chocolate, roasted herbs, graphite, and violets emerge from the 2023 Château Palmer, a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot that spent 12 months in 60% new French oak followed by 12 months in foudre. It's deep, rich, and full-bodied on the palate, with flawless balance, ripe, polished tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. It brings another level of brilliance, elegance, and finesse yet is deep, rich, and incredibly pure. It's one of the wines of the vintage and is distinctly Palmer! Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 30 years or more. There are roughly 11,500 cases produced. Drink 2030-2060.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe3/16/2026

There's not much to say about the 2023 Palmer. It was exceptionally beautiful en primeur, and it is all that today. Black cherry, plum, gravel, incense, truffle, licorice and chocolate soar from the glass. Texturally gorgeous and riveting, Palmer delivers on all fronts in 2023. As always, Palmer is one of the most distinctive wines in Bordeaux. It's next to impossible to say we are on the Left Bank.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 Palmer was bottled in July 2026, the same time as Alter Ego. As you might expect, this is a little more control and precision on the nose by comparison, hints of peony and violet pinpointing its Margaux origin. Superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins. Just a bit more backbone at the moment compared to its First Growth neighbor tasted directly before, a little more graphite comes through toward the finish. This Palmer coats the mouth and seems to be one of the most mineral-driven within the Margaux appellation. Excellent.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

This is so perfumed, with aromas of dried flowers, sandalwood, black currants and blueberries. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that melt into the wine and a beautiful texture that caresses every inch of the palate. Seductive and polished, with ripe fruit and citrus acidity. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot and 4% petite verdot. Drinkable now, but this will give wonderful drinking pleasure in three or four years.

Decanter.com

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byGeorgina Hindlethe1/23/2026

Immediately captivating on the palate because of the fruit purity and concentration without undue weight. Chewy but supple, not over the top, tannins perfectly matched to the acidity. A truly seductive wine, not from exuberance but for sheer perfume and texture. There’s bite, pillowiness and length: great composition, so much energy but it’s refreshing and leaves the mouth watering at the end. Fun yet so well made. Utterly irresistible.

My Bettane + Desseauve

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by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Grande couleur, beaucoup d’onctuosité dans la matière, tannin exceptionnellement harmonieux, fidèle à sa légende.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Schöne Intensität des Bouquets, das blumige und fruchtige Noten mit Düften von Pfingstrosen und reifen Johannisbeeren zur Geltung bringt. Der im Auftakt leicht cremige Wein, vereint Frische und Kraft. Im weiteren Verlauf gewinnt er an Breite und kann auf die wertvolle Unterstützung seiner Tannine und der Säurestruktur zählen. Ein prägnanter, frischer, präziser und lang anhaltender Wein!

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

As to the Grand Vin, the 2023 Château Palmer checks in as 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. It too is inky hued but is much more inward, with gorgeous blue fruits, graphite, charcoal, liquid violets, and crushed stone-like minerality. Rich, full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, and powerful on the palate, it has ultra-fine tannins, remarkable purity, and a great, great finish. It's up with the creme de las crema of the vintage and is about as sexy and seamless as the vintage gets. I wouldn't be surprised to see this top out (or surpass) the barrel rating when all is said and done.

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Merlot 46 % Cabernet Sauvignon 50 % Petit Verdot 4 %
Appellation	Margaux
Millesime	2023
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Merlot 46 % Cabernet Sauvignon 50 % Petit Verdot 4 %
Appellation	Margaux
Millesime	2023
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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