by Wine Owners
Posted on 2020-06-02
Palmer was released this morning at £999 per 6, a 31% reduction from the (pumped-up) pricing levels of 2016 and 2018. We are back into rational release pricing territory.
Does it work? Absolutely. Note we have put in a placeholder of 18 points but it works at 17 points too.
At this rate, if the whole of Bordeaux rallies around the reduction level of -30% to -35% set by Pontet Canet and now Palmer (and rumoured to be the level of reduction that Lafite will apply), this’ll be the first en primeur campaign since 2014 where it would make sense to buy more broadly than the very specific, narrow range that we’ve suggested makes any sense at all in the last 3 campaigns.
Here’s the analysis of Palmer.
First pricing and scores:
And the relative value calculation. Note how much longer, and therefore better value, the 2019 bar is than any of the comparative vintages used for the analysis:
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by Wine Owners
Posted on 2016-05-09
Before we jump into the 2015 En Primeur campaign with analysis and our recommendations of those Crus worth buying, let’s have a look at how last year’s 2014 En Primeur ‘picks’ have performed?
BACK VINTAGES THAT NEW RELEASES HIGHLIGHTED AS BUYS
Before we look at the performance of our 2014 top tips, it’s worth remembering that new releases nearly always shine a spotlight on comparable back vintages and help the market see where there’s value. Last year we focused on some Châteaux from back vintages that we felt were undervalued. Let’s see how they performed:
Chateau Haut Brion 2008
Last year we tipped Château Haut-Brion Premier Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2008, priced at £ 2,400 per 12x75cl.
Today a Haut-Brion can be found at £ 2,800, an increase of 16.7% ( April 2016 ). We'd rate it a hold.
TASTING NOTES
"08 Château Haut Brion shows a good depth of color with dark ruby and purple hues. Fresh black raspberry, oak, tar, and spice are in abundance on the nose. The wine has a rich, opulent character. Multi-layered pure, ripe fruit and elegant tannins fill your mouth as you taste. The polished, balanced wine ends with an elegant, long, rich finish expressing purity in the fruit."
Robert Parker Score : 96/100
Chateau Palmer 2004
Last year Château Palmer 2004 cost was around £ 1,140 per 12x75cl.
Since last year, Château Palmer 2004 has risen to £ 1,390, an increase of 15.8%.
Robert Parker Score: 94
by Wine Owners
Posted on 2016-03-10
OWNER Chateau Palmer
APPELLATION
Margaux
BLEND
Bordeaux Red Blend
AVERAGE SCORE
92/100
REVIEW
The deep ruby purple 2010 Alter Ego de Palmer has a lovely perfume of bright fruits with blackberries, blueberries, cedar and violets, and is rich and seductive on the palate, supported by fairly high (14.4%) alcohol. A blend of 51% Cabernet and 49% Merlot, this is one of the most concentrated Alter Egos ever.
(Jeannie Cho Lee, 2011)
