Rare vintage collectable 1978 CHATEAU PALMER, MARGAUX, bottle (750ML) Chateau Palmer is named after the English major general, Charles Palmer, who acquired the property in 1814. His objective was to promote his wine within British high society and, to this day, the British remain very fond of it. The vineyard was purchased in 1853 by the Pereire brothers who built the existing ch?teau. In the 1855 classification, Palmer stumbled on the podium and was awarded the rank of third Cru Class?. However, it was considered by many to be the best wine in the appellation, until the revival of Ch?teau Margaux at the end of the 1970s which sparked the old rivalry again. Today, it belongs to several families, of French, English and Dutch nationality. Harvests are of course manual, and vinification traditional; the grapes from each plot and each variety being vinified in separate vats to bring out their individual characteristics.~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com