Palmer 1985

This wine has consistently been attractive, elegant, and fruity, with a deep ruby color that is now revealing some amber and orange at the edge. The wine's low acidity has resulted in an up-front forwardness, but there is neither the depth nor extract one expects in a top vintage of Palmer. Nevertheless, it is a well-made, richly fruity, fragrant wine with no hard edges that is ideal for present consumption. Anticipated maturity: Now-2004. Last tasted 9/97

Score: 87

Robert Parker, 'Bordeaux' 3rd Ed. Maturity: 1997-2004 01 January 1998