One of the top wines of the vintage, Château Palmer, is now available at £2250. As James Suckling states the wine has “the making of the new 1961.” Comparisons with top vintages are commonplace in a very good year; however, comparisons with the legendary vintages are fewer and further between.
In addition, the 99-100 point-rated, micro-cuvee St. Emilion Péby Faugères has been released at £950. James Suckling has scored this tiny production (800 cases or less), modern-styled and exceptionally pure 100%-Merlot cuvee with potential for perfection...