Nose
Its nose is expansive, complex, mineral and almost Burgundian in style.
Palate
Château Palmer’s 1979 vintage is a very seductive and fine vintage. Its finish is sweet and fleshy.
Growing Conditions
A special vintage. Rollercoaster weather was the hallmark of 1979, and once again, only Château Palmer managed to overcome these difficulties. Maturity levels were good, while the yield was controlled and the grapes in small but healthy bunches gave lively tannins and good acidity. The result was a great wine.
In January 1979, France was hit by a sudden cold spell. February was milder but wet. The weather improved significantly as from April, when the vines started to develop, ten days later than normally. The weather was very unstable and the vegetation struggled to grow. At the beginning of June, temperatures finally rose and we noted the first flowers around 12th. There were a few rainy days during the flowering process, which was late and slow in coming. The flowers were in full bloom on June 21st, a beautifully sunny day. A fine wine was predicted. 1979 is the vintage with the highest quantity of harvested grapes since 1934. A glorious summer led to an ideal and late harvest starting on October 3rd in perfect climatic conditions.
Winemaking
The bunches were small but healthy, with lively tannins and good acidity. A colorful and firm wine continued to evolve slowly and
has aged well.
