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Château Palmer 10 Years on 2012 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé - Margaux AOC
€573.33 /L
Château Palmer 10 Years On 2012, Margaux AOC and 3rd Classified Growth, embodies a patiently matured interpretation of a great Bordeaux wine. This blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot benefited from gravity-fed parcel-by-parcel vinification, followed by 22 months of ageing in barrels. Presented in a 75 cl bottle, this 2012 vintage is aimed at enthusiasts wishing to celebrate the singular elegance of Margaux with a prestigious cuvée.
Description
In the refined world of great Bordeaux wines, Château Palmer 10 Years On 2012 strikes a precise yet deeply heritage-rich chord. This Margaux AOC cuvée, classified as a 3rd Classified Growth, invites discerning enthusiasts to discover a 2012 vintage presented after an extended period of maturation. Its name, “10 Years On”, evokes this rare patience, allowing the wine the time to unfold its identity with greater serenity. In a 75 cl bottle, this great red Bordeaux wine is made for tables where gastronomy, carefully chosen company and the pleasure of sharing a memorable experience are celebrated. It will appeal to those seeking a Margaux of commanding presence, crafted through an attentive parcel-by-parcel approach and matured with the utmost care.
A Margaux signature shaped by precision
- Classified Growth: the 3rd Classified Growth classification places this cuvée within the historic heritage of the Médoc’s great wines.
- 2012 vintage: a vintage expression for enthusiasts attuned to the singular character of a particular year and the passage of time.
- Balanced blend: merlot, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot bring together three emblematic Bordeaux grape varieties in a precise composition.
- 22 months of ageing: time spent in barrels provides a patient structure designed to support the wine’s evolution.
- 75 cl format: an elegant bottle for sharing over a meal, enjoying with fine cuisine or presenting as a distinguished gift.
The art of a Bordeaux blend
Château Palmer 10 Years On 2012 is based on a blend of 48% merlot, 46% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. This structure brings together three essential expressions of the Bordeaux vineyard, in proportions that reflect a pursuit of balance and harmony. The grapes undergo optical sorting, a selection stage that contributes to the rigour of the winemaking process. Vinification is then carried out parcel by parcel using gravity in the estate’s new winery. This method favours a measured approach to the fruit, respecting the identity of each parcel before blending. The wine undergoes 22 months of ageing in barrels, including 60% new barrels. This length of time places the cuvée within a slow, almost architectural rhythm, in which each stage helps shape a Margaux wine crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
A cuvée for memorable dining occasions
This red Margaux naturally takes its place at the heart of a dinner where the cuisine celebrates fine ingredients and expertly controlled cooking. It can accompany a roasted cut of beef, carefully prepared game, a festive poultry dish or a creation featuring mushrooms and truffle. Its presence on the table is more than a simple pairing; it is a staging of flavour, like a work of art whose details are revealed throughout the meal. Château Palmer 10 Years On 2012 also makes an exceptional gift for a collector, a Bordeaux enthusiast or a host with an appreciation for the great names of Margaux. Its 75 cl bottle lends a distinctly French elegance to any shared occasion.
Time as the signature of excellence
The “10 Years On” designation gives this cuvée a special dimension: that of a wine offered after an extended maturation period, far removed from immediacy. It will appeal to connoisseurs who appreciate bottles whose journey is already rooted in time. The Margaux appellation, the 3rd Classified Growth classification and the care devoted to gravity-fed parcel-by-parcel vinification come together in a coherent expression defined by high standards. This is not a wine to choose at random, but a bottle selected for its provenance, vintage and the nobility of its craftsmanship. In the cellar or at the table, it embodies the quiet elegance that sets the great wines of Bordeaux apart.
Characteristics
- Name: Château Palmer 10 Years On 2012
- Appellation: Margaux AOC
- Classification: 3rd Classified Growth
- Type: Red wine
- Vintage: 2012
- Region: Bordeaux, France
- Blend: Merlot 48%, cabernet sauvignon 46%, petit verdot 6%
- Winemaking: Gravity-fed parcel-by-parcel vinification, with optical sorting
- Ageing: 22 months in barrels, including 60% new barrels
- Capacity: 75 cl
- Allergens: Contains sulphites
Choose Château Palmer 10 Years On 2012 to give your next meal or gift a place among the refined heritage of the great Margaux wines. A characterful bottle, born of Bordeaux savoir-faire and patience, to give, share or reserve for occasions that deserve more than an ordinary wine.
Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Margaux
- Color
- Red
- Wine Region
- Bordeaux, France
- Vintage
- 2012
- Type of wine
- Red wine
- ranking
- 3ème Grand Cru Classé
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