I don't have a bottle of La Tache so here's the lesser version. 2009 Palmer with a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
Notes – tasted after 1.5h devant in a large Zalto decanter in a Zalto Bordeaux glass. Opens with cassis, cherry, forest floor, hint of oak spice, and some leather-savory aged character, plus some pencil lead and aged Merlot character (chocolate) on the palate. Not a ton of tertiary character but nicely settled down. Structure is good but not excellent for me, medium plus tannin and medium to medium plus acid. Great plush mouthfeel and velvety tannins. Tons of intensity but not overwhelming like some huge Bordeaux style wines can occasionally be when younger. Plenty complex but will get more complex with age, but I appreciate the freshness and fruit it's offering now. Booze is noticeable at 14.5%, not ideal.
After 2.5h decanting and the next day there's much more cola and raisin, and I actually prefer the tighter more structured vibe at 1.5h.
Pairing is surprisingly decent, brings out the fruit. No complaints.
Palmer has a special place in my heart since it's the first high tier Bordeaux I tried, but I prefer higher Cab Left Bank Bordeaux; more cassis and more structure, less booze. Had a 2009 Leoville Las Cases at Thanksgiving that was really special.
94+ made up arbitrary points. Objectively excellent just not my ideal style.
by AtomikPi
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Posting as a comment too for automod –
Notes – tasted after 1.5h devant in a large Zalto decanter in a Zalto Bordeaux glass. Opens with cassis, cherry, forest floor, hint of oak spice, and some leather-savory aged character, plus some pencil lead and aged Merlot character (chocolate) on the palate. Not a ton of tertiary character but nicely settled down. Structure is good but not excellent for me, medium plus tannin and medium to medium plus acid. Great plush mouthfeel and velvety tannins. Tons of intensity but not overwhelming like some huge Bordeaux style wines can occasionally be when younger. Plenty complex but will get more complex with age, but I appreciate the freshness and fruit it’s offering now. Booze is noticeable at 14.5%, not ideal.
After 2.5h decanting and the next day there’s much more cola and raisin, and I actually prefer the tighter more structured vibe at 1.5h.
Pairing is surprisingly decent, brings out the fruit. No complaints.
Palmer has a special place in my heart since it’s the first high tier Bordeaux I tried, but I prefer higher Cab Left Bank Bordeaux; more cassis and more structure, less booze. Had a 2009 Leoville Las Cases at Thanksgiving that was really special.
94+ made up arbitrary points. Objectively excellent just not my ideal style.
Wouldn’t a Double Quarter pounder be a Half Pounder?
Glad you were able to struggle through it. Was the quarter pounder the first night or second?
You’d think if you can afford palmer you would be able to afford a better burger. 🤮
Why, just why? I’m new to this board so could be I’m missing something. Like maybe it’s a weird flex thing?…
”I got so much great wine, I even drink it with McD” …and the next guy might post that he’s drinking screaming eagle with Taco Bell or Chipotle, because, you know, he’s him.
At least get a decent hamburger.