FR Alter Ego de Chateau Palmer, Margaux Grand Cru Classe AOC

Complex and velvety, with silky tannins and a delicious taste, this is how the “Alter Ego”, fascinating Rouge of Château Palmer presents itself.

This Margaux AOC is born from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, grown according to certified biodynamic methods. With a pleasant gustatory balance and marvelous fruity aromas, “Alter Ego” is a refined and complex wine of great depth, a lively expression of the different parcels and of the natural and genuine flavors of the grapes.

The 2019 vintage at Château Palmer was precise, without excess.

The wines exhibit the elegant balance of the most classic vintages. Their velvety tannins and aromatic depth are promises of splendid ageing potential.

VARIETALS 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE 2014

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE Deep and dark color with violet reflections.

NOSE Intense and clean nose of a beautiful floral range, pleasant notes of ripe red fruits and delicious spicy and toasted touches.

PALATE Fruity, with its characteristic perfume, an intense aromatic expression and a softness of the mouth on caressing tannins.

AGEING Aged 25% to 40% new French oak barrels for between 16 to 18 months.

PAIRING Excellent with any kind of meat, especially Florentine steak, veal with mushrooms and mature cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink now to 2035.

94pts James Suckling

94pts Tim Atkin

93pts Decanter

92pts Wine Spectator

92pts Wine Enthusiast

Vivino 4.3

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