Chateau Palmer 2016
During a stagecoach rise across France, Marie Brunet de Feiere agreed to sell her Domaine de Gasq to Charles Palmer, a Lieutenant in the British Army. Charles spent the next 30 years enlarging the estate. In 1843, Charles sold the estate to the Pereire family. In 1856, they picturesque chateau that adorns the label was built. In 1938, the Chateau was sold to a group of 4 families. Over the next few years, the Mahler Besse and Sichel families purchased all the shares of the other 2 families. Currently there are 22 shareholders of Chateau Palmer.
Chateau Palmer is 66 hectares and is planted with 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. The vines average 38 years of age. All Cabernet Franc has been removed from the vineyards even though some of the vineyards were over 70 years old. Chateau Palmer was certified as 100% Bio dynamic in 2017. One of the most interesting experiments at Chateau Palmer is the use of sound wave machines that emit vibrations and tones for grape development.
