Chateau Palmer is named after a British officer, Major General Palmer, who settled in Bordeaux in 1814. It is the top estate of the Margaux appellation after Chateau Margaux. It is located in the center of the Margaux appellation, and its vineyards lie on a sparse gravel plateau. Palmer is classified as a 3eme Cru Classe and was established as a Super Second long before Leoville Las Cases, Ducru-Beaucaillou and Pichon-Lalande.

A second wine that has improved dramatically is the Alter Ego de Palmer. The 2009, a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, exhibits aromas of blackberries, cassis, chocolate, roasted espresso and a smoky/forest note. This hedonistic, juicy, succulent Margaux is meant to be consumed in its first 10-15 years of life.

Pheasant, roasted lamb, truffles, mushrooms, hard aged cheese all are perfect accompaniment for this great wine.

Palmer's relatively high Merlot content makes Palmer the closest in style of any leading Medoc properties to the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion.