Chateau Palmer 2006

Professional Ratings

• 94 Wine Enthusiast
  A big, brooding wine, the fruit ripe and dense. Richness surrounds structure, giving a sumptuous layer to the dusty tannins. Flavors of currants, spice and juicy berries flow through the wine, giving power and suavity. The freshness of 2006 shows on the finish of this important wine.
• 93 Wine Spectator
  Coffee, plum and spices on the nose follow through to a full body, with lovely fruit and a soft, silky-textured finish. Very balanced and beautiful, with lots of violet, new wood and richness. Long. Needs time. Best after 2015.
• 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The dense ruby/purple-hued 2006 Palmer reveals sweet aromas of melted licorice, underbrush, toast, plums, and black cherries. Outstanding density, a medium to full-bodied style, and a personality that recalls 1996, this blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot possesses moderately high tannins as well as plenty of aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028.
• 92 Wine & Spirits
  A vibrant wine, this has a floral character adding detail and nuance to the red fruit while gentle tannins show an inner core of strength. The finish is black, warmed by alcohol, and the wine feels complete and smooth. Cellar this for ten years to let the wine's richness and character mature.
• 92 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  A solid performance from this venerable producer, the 2006 Château Palmer is intricate and delicate. The wine's excellent structure and complex mix of red currants, blackberries, and cocoa powder pair it nicely with grilled lamb chops. (Tasted: October 10, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
• 92 Jeb Dunnuck
  The 2006 Palmer is outstanding, with terrific complexity in its black cherry, cedar wood, spice, forest floor and truffle aromas and flavors. Made from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot, it has medium to full-bodied richness, an elegant, seamless texture, and still present tannins that emerge on the finish, all boding well for another 15+ years of prime drinking.