CHATEAU PALMER 2006, Bordeaux

That first nose of crème de cassis really drew me in, and as it opened up the rich blackberry came through beautifully. The chalky tannins gave it a nice structure without being overpowering. Exactly what I was hoping for from a 2006 Bordeaux.

The chalky tannins worried me at first, but letting it breathe for an hour transforms the whole thing into that deep blackberry and cassis richness. That first nose of crème de cassis is subtle, yet the way it opens in the glass is genuinely rewarding. A worthy bottle for a quiet evening when you wa

Opened it for a birthday dinner and the nose was tight at first, but give it thirty minutes and that crème de cassis really comes through. Those chalky tannins soften into something elegant, and the blackberry depth lingers long after the glass is empty.