In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 Château Palmer, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x150cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2021–2042. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 91/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2007 · Drink 2009+
Aromas of licorice, tar and mineral follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a medium finish. A very pretty wine already. Falls a little short, but still outstanding. Best after 2009. 6,000 cases made.
Robert Parker (RP) — 90–93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/04/2005 · Drink 2010-2025
A significant improvement over the 2003, Palmer's 2004 (47% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Petit Verdot), which was harvested between September 27 and October 12, possesses a high level of tannin. Only about one-third of the crop made it into this dense ruby/purple-colored effort. Notes of licorice, creme de cassis, smoke, and grilled meats are found in this pure, rich, fat Margaux. Class…
Julia Harding MW (JH) — 18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 28/09/2009 · Drink 2012-2030
Deep crimson brightness. Sweetly oaky - intense and immediately recognisable bread dough aroma. Underneath that there's fine pure upright cassis but also sweet spice and plum and tobacco. Already surprisingly complex. Intense but fleeting floral perfume as that breadiness disappears. On the palate, masses of liquorice and sweet bright expressive fruit. Red and black fruit. Dramatic fruit even tho…