Château Palmer 2022 — biodynamic Margaux from 38-year-old vines, finished a second year in oak foudres.
Château Palmer is a Third Growth that has long drunk above its 1855 rank, and its 55 hectares in the southern Médoc sit on magnificent gravelly soils studded with quartz stones — excellent for heat retention and drainage alike. The vines average over 38 years old. The estate has been fully biodynamic since certification in 2018, working with minimal intervention and gravity-led handling in the cellar.
The 2022 is a classic Palmer blend: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Ageing is unusual and deliberate — French oak barrels including a proportion of new wood, followed by a second year in large oak foudres. The foudres preserve freshness and keep the wood influence in check, which is much of why Palmer tastes the way it does.
Serve with: grilled red meats, lamb, game or aged cheeses. Drink 2028–2050 and beyond.
| Producer | Château Palmer |
| Classification | Third Growth, 1855 Classification |
| Appellation | Margaux, Bordeaux |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Blend | 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot |
| Vineyard | 55 hectares, vines averaging 38+ years, gravel with quartz stones |
| Viticulture | 100% biodynamic, certified 2018 |
| Ageing | French oak barrels, then a second year in large oak foudres |
| Drinking Window | 2028–2050+ |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
Large oak vessels, far bigger than barriques. The lower surface-area-to-wine ratio means much less wood influence, so a second year in foudre builds integration and preserves freshness rather than adding oak flavour.
Palmer farms its full 55 hectares biodynamically and has been certified since 2018 — no synthetic inputs, with the vineyard treated as a single living system.
2028 onwards. It is a wine that needs time; earlier, decant for several hours.
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