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Chateau Palmer, 1958 Red Wine

Margaux 3rd Growth Classification

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

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£495.00

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    • Description

    Château Palmer 1958

    Vintage & Background
    The 1958 vintage in the Médoc wasn’t uniformly brilliant, but Palmer has long been one of the châteaux that manages to shine even in more difficult years. Its site in Margaux, with deep gravel soils and a generous proportion of Merlot, often gives its older bottles a elegance, suppleness, and aromatic charm.

    Appearance & Nose
    In its 60-plus years, Palmer 1958 tends to show a quite mature tint—often a soft garnet centre with amber or tawny rim hues. On the nose you’ll find tertiary aromas such as leather, moss, and forest floor or compost, along with softer dried fruit character. Simultaneously it still shows freshness: bright, briary fruit, perhaps violets or faded floral notes, and a lively perfume that emerges as the wine opens in the glass.
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    Palate & Texture
    Despite its age, Palmer 1958 is often described as remarkably fresh, with good brightness of fruit (brambles, maybe red or dark berry) balanced by mature, more complex layers. The tannins are gentle now, mellowed by time, giving a smooth, silky texture rather than any harshness. There is complexity: earthy tones, subtle mushroom or truffle, perhaps a bit of tobacco or cedar, and underlying minerality. The finish retains grip, showing that the wine has not simply faded but retained structure.
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    Maturity & Drinking Window
    This wine is fully mature. Bottles with excellent provenance can still offer a rich, nuanced drinking experience, though the margin for further evolution is limited: the next few years are likely the last prime window for something spectacular. If bottles are poorly stored, signs of decline (excess oxidation, muted flavours) will be more noticeable.

    Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions
    Serve slightly cool (around 16-18 °C) and allow some time in a decanter to let aromas open up and any sediment settle. It pairs well with dishes that accentuate its tertiary notes—roasted or game meats, mushroom sauces, aged cheese, even dishes with earthy or herbal dimension. Elegant desserts like dark chocolate can also work, especially if the wine’s fruit has held up well.

    Overall Verdict
    Château Palmer 1958 offers a beautiful example of old Margaux: aroma, elegance, depth, and a kind of graceful maturity that demands slow sipping. When the bottle is in good shape, it reminds you why Palmer has such reputation: silky, refined, layered and still alive with flavour. This is not a wine of youthful power, but one of character and resonance, meant for contemplative enjoyment rather than showy display.

    Condition

    Level High Shoulder

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