Palmer 2000

This has turned out to be a prodigious Palmer. The saturated purple color offers up sexy, full-bodied, almost masculine notes of roasted meats, blackberries, and creme de cassis intermixed with notions of toast, smoke, and camphor. Only 50% of the production made it into the 2000, a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. The Palmer 2000 is opulent, rich, and full-bodied, with tannin that has become sweeter with age. Its best showing yet, most importantly, has been from bottle. This is a great Palmer that should rival the best of recent vintages, which have all been stunning, as this estate continues to go from strength to strength. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030.

This Palmer 2000 takes a while to warm up, but once it does, it explodes with fruit and strong, yet silky tannins. Perfumed and full-bodied, with notes of berry, cherry, and tobacco. Full-bodied, with exceptionally well-integrated tannins and a refined palate structure. It’s small but powerful. This is a really racy wine.