Steven Spurrier, Decanter.2008年04月
Black-red. Lovely, very rich concentration of velvety, spicy fruit with
great depth but not over-extraction. Impressive persistence with good
density of tannins to back it up.
Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com.2008年04月
Very deep crimson. Rather more drama and concentration on the nose than
Alter Ego has. Reasonably sumptuous. Very sweet, really very obviously low
acidity. Not desperately appetising. Pretty round and soft. Very polished.
12.5%. Very unusual mixture of old-fashioned structure (low alcohol) with
modern texture and much less acidity than in the old days. Quite
distinctive! At Palmer the second wine seemed particularly successful –
having the freshness that was not so evident on the grand vin.
Neal Martin, erobertparker.com.2008年04月
A deep purple/garnet core. The nose is very backward at first, but there is
good fruit intensity and no sign of any under-ripeness. Good selection
here. Blackberry, a touch of kirsch and violets. The palate is an
understated entry, but do not let this fool you because there are
certainly some robust tannins here married with some earthy blackberry
fruits, a touch of sea salt with a cedary, tobacco infused finish which is
more Cabernet than usual.
Roger Morris, Beverage Media.2008年04月
Beautiful Cabernet nose, good structure and length, dark cassis and walnut
flavors.
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar.2008年04月
(49% merlot, 44% cabernet sauvignon and 7% petit verdot; includes 12% press
wine) Good deep ruby. Pure, scented aromas of blackberry and violet. Rich
and chewy if a bit backward and sullen today, with flavors of blackberry,
dark chocolate and licorice. Dry, classic and light on its feet. This
should gain in complexity with elevage
Alan Duran, Periodic Review of Bordeaux Wine.2008年04月
Palmer should not be overlooked in this vintage! It boasts a dense purple
to the rim hue, along with pure scents of cherry extract, crème de
cassis, wet-stone, and crushed lead-pencil. Loaded with sweet and vibrant
cherry infused with plum, a medium-body, and a delicious depth of fruit.
Forward and charming at this stage of development. It will prove to be an
outstanding effort with its silky mouth-full of fruit, and seamlessness.
Izak Litwar, www.greatbordeauxwines.com.2008年04月
It expressed in its special own way seductive aroma of dark cherries, soft
texture, silky tannins and soft finish. Very stylish and gracious wine,
and therefore so typical for the commune. Splendid effort for the vintage
James Suckling, Wine Spectator.2008年03月
Very pretty, with blackberry, light vanillla and a coffee bean character.
Medium-to-full body, with ultrafine tannins and a long, clean finish.
