Palmer 1981

Palmer 1981

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  • Vinous rating 91
Palmer 1981
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HED33343

75 cl

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£238.00
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91 Vinous
The 1981 Palmer has moderate bricking on the rim. I appreciate the aromatics here. It's a little more Margaux-like than the vintages from the seventies, with dried rose petals and touches of incense complementing the decayed red fruit. There's even a light honeyed note in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. There's a lovely balance. It's not complex yet fresh and with a little sapidity towards the cedar and sandalwood-tinged finish. Perhaps reaching the end of its drinking plateau. Nevertheless, this is a fine 1981 Left Bank worth seeking out. Tasted at the Palmer vertical at the château.Neal Martin1st August 2023

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