Edward

9.0

Very good. — 6 months ago

ESF

9.1

very pleasant, elegant, all kinds of cherry, raspberry and red currant on nose, some red florals, spice and an herbal note. great varietal typicity w/out carbonics - legit, classic style, has many more years ahead, mild tannins and decent acidity make this versatile for food options — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon & 19% Merlot, aged in new oak. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and floral and earthy spice notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry, cherry and blackberry with licorice, tobacco and toasty oak notes. Long rich finish on soft juicy tannins, drinking well and still has room to age. Very Nice! — a year ago

Michael Phillips

9.2

Mature but should be good for a few more years. Good fruit and balance — 4 years ago

Fredybeans

9.0

Rubis fonce
Nez réglisse myrtille frais
Bouche mur ample épaisse et fraîche
Finale sur le fruit — 7 years ago

Nikolay Dimitrov

9.1

Very fruity for Saint Emilion. Smells like will all the way, but might be the bret that shows through. — 8 years ago

Rick Riddle

9.0

Notes of ripe peaches with subtle oak. Well balances, smooth finish. Stronger notes than most French Whites. Great with spicy food. — 9 years ago

Mako Sawaguchi

9.0

Smooth & tasty, a great find in your last night in Paris. — 10 years ago

with Gordon

Aylin Ulku

8.9

Tasty. Perhaps a little early to drink now. — 10 years ago

Rachel Tarpy

9.0

with my honey — 11 years ago

Doug Powers

9.0

This CdP seems a bit more angry and wild from being opened, a touch more structure than the softer 2000 Bosquet des Papes (2001 was a more tannic vintage), solid balance, also mature, 13.5% ABV, longish finish. — 6 months ago

with Jim

Carter White

9.5

Apricot, honey, super concentrated and intense. — 9 months ago

Bruce Leboff

9.1

Nice cigar and cherry notes on the nose. A bit thin but very pleasant and enjoyable. Medium weight and medium finish — 3 years ago

with David and Max

Michael Greene

8.9

Strawberry and peach. Super simple but nice with a pizza on a hot day. — 5 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.1

3 June 2018. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago

Qin Zhou

9.4

Beautifully balanced! Smooth and rich body from Syrah! Delicious! — 8 years ago

Alexis Whitesides

8.9

Oscar's night 🍷 Light Brodeaux, nice price. Dusty and tannic, tart berries and white pepper. — 9 years ago

with Andrew

Oskar Gissberg

9.0

2008 Nice, really Nice. — 10 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.5

My oh my that nose was sensational. Great color, texture, and presence. — 11 years ago

Oscar More

9.0

Afrutado finisimo — 11 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Vieux Château Palon – 2021
Montagne-Saint-Émilion AOC – Right Bank, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A distinctive Right Bank Bordeaux, this cuvée flips the classic Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilion script. Instead, it is crafted from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc, making it unusually bold, structured, and aromatically lifted for the appellation.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, blackberry, and cassis dominate, with graphite, cedar, and tobacco leaf from the Cabernets. Subtle violet and peppery notes emerge from the Franc.

Mouthfeel
Firm tannins, medium-plus body, and a long, savory finish. More muscular and linear than many Montagne-Saint-Émilions, leaning toward Left Bank style but with Right Bank elegance.

Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops with rosemary, cassoulet, duck confit, aged Comté or Tomme de Savoie cheeses.

Verdict
An atypical but fascinating Montagne-Saint-Émilion that highlights Cabernet structure over Merlot plushness. For those who love Pauillac or Saint-Julien, this bottle is a bridge into the Right Bank world. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Montagne-Saint-Émilion is one of the four “satellite” appellations of Saint-Émilion, known for offering excellent value Bordeaux reds. Few estates here lean so heavily on Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes Palon stand out stylistically. — 7 months ago

Tegan Marriott

9.2

Goodness gracious seriously fresh& vibrant Gamay for my Tues. — 9 months ago

Tracy Hall

9.1

Dusty patina (like walking through a Japanese temple) pomegranate and cranberry. Mixed white and black peppercorns. Uplifting acid (in a good way) that super complements food. TBL — 4 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Mfdz y tad — 7 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.1

Quite elegant, lifted and fresh. Classic secondary aromas and flavors with loads of acidity. — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Surprisingly rich for a bdx listing 12.5% abv. — 9 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

So fresh. Lots going on here. Interesting blend #Gamay and #pinot #cheverny light and refreshing and spicy. Like blending #morgon with #chinon — 10 years ago

Pamela St. Jean

9.2

Great balls of fire ...yes! — 10 years ago

Phil Gurin

9.1

Truly delicious Okanagan Syrah... Drinkable and delicious — 11 years ago

with Grant

Pouyan Haidari-Tabrizi

10

OMG!!!!!!! Kavian's BDay!!!!!!! — 13 years ago