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2015 Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Not ready
Steven Spurrier
91/100
Jancis Robinson MW
16.5/20
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
91/100
James Suckling
94-95/100
Tim Atkin MW
91/100
Product: 20158004295
2015 Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux, Bordeaux

Description

The second wine of Ch. Palmer is really aromatic in 2015, a hallmark of this great commune in Bordeaux, but something which always seems to be taken to the next level at this historic estate.

One of the top second wines, Alter Ego is lush and approachable, with red fruit dominant on the nose. The wine almost has its own identity now, one of the greatest compliments we can pay it. Beautifully fine tannins surround a mighty, meaty, focused core of fresh, ripe, crunchy fruit and a creamy texture. Very good indeed, the length is quite astonishing. Really enticing and attractive, this is a real triumph indeed.

Blend: 52% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2015
Maturity Not ready
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Palmer

Critics reviews

Steven Spurrier 91/100
Fine concentration of naturally rich floral fruit from 52% Merlot. More structure to come from perfectly integrated tannins. Drink: 2019-2030 Steven Spurrier - decanter.com
Drink 2019 - 2030
Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com
Jancis Robinson MW 16.5/20
Very rich on the nose. Very sweet and with sufficient freshness. Very very round. Just on the right side of soupy - but you really have to drink this pretty young, I think. Drink 2020-2027 jancis_robinson_mw - JancisRobinson.com - Apr 2016
Drink 2019 - 2030
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Apr 2016)
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 91/100
Composed of 52% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Alter Ego de Palmer has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and gorgeous nose of ripe plums, cassis and crushed cherries with touches of incense, lavender and chocolate box. Medium-bodied, very finely crafted and vivacious in the mouth, it finishes with great elegance and finesse.Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 21/02/2018
Drink 2019 - 2030
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com (Feb 2018)
James Suckling 94-95/100
Very solid and powerful with dried mushroom and wet earth aromas and flavors. Complex. Full and chewy yet so polished and long. Spicy, meat and gorgeous. Most serious Alter Ego ever. More inner Ego now! james_suckling - jamessuckling_com - Apr 2016
Drink 2019 - 2030
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Apr 2016)
Tim Atkin MW 91/100
Note yet to be published.
Drink 2019 - 2030
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com

About this wine

Château Palmer

Château Palmer is a leading wine estate in Margaux. Within its appellation, Palmer is certainly the closest rival to its first growth neighbor, Ch. Margaux. Although officially ranked a Third Growth, at their best, the wines of Ch. Palmer are among the greatest anywhere in Bordeaux.
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