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Alter Ego de Palmer 2020

    Alter Ego de Palmer 2020

    Bordeaux • Margaux • Red

    818,00 kr tax included
    818,00 kr tax included
    818,00 kr / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Carton

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Margaux
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2020
    • Grape varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

    THE Château Palmer - Alter Ego 2020 brilliantly concludes the famous Bordeaux trilogy of 2018-2019-2020. Born from a sunny, hot, and very dry vintage in spring and summer, this cuvée fully exploits the exceptional terroir of the slope of Palmer and rigorous conduct in biodynamics to offer a material of remarkable concentration, while preserving a striking mineral freshness.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • La Revue du Vin de France 93/20
    • Bettane & Desseauve 94/100
    • Parker (WA) 93/100
    • Vinous 94/100
    • James Suckling 96/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Food & wine pairings

    Duck breast with black cherries, rack of lamb roasted with thyme, beef fillet in a crust or roast squab with a light jus.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Palmer extends over clay-limestone soils, characteristic of the appellation Margaux. The vines, averaging 30 years old, benefit from a climat The temperate oceanic climate provides ideal conditions for the slow and even ripening of the grapes. The diversity of grape varieties cultivated contributes to the aromatic richness of the wines. Each plot is meticulously tended, with constant attention to soil health and biodiversity, thus allowing the full potential of this exceptional terroir to be expressed.

    Owner and history

    Currently headed by Thomas Duroux, the Château Palmer It has managed to retain its soul while modernizing. château belongs to the Mähler-Besse and Sichel families. The owners' passion for oenology and their respect for the terroir are reflected in every vintage. Their commitment to sustainable viticulture and their desire to innovate while preserving tradition make the Château Palmer An example to follow in the wine world. domaine, Over generations, it continues to write its history with wines renowned for their elegance and complexity.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Palmer It is a meticulous process, combining tradition and innovation. After a carefully selected, hand-harvested grape selection, the grapes are destemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. This method preserves the freshness and aromas of the fruit. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new. This meticulous attention to aging gives the wines an elegant structure and remarkable aging potential, while respecting the unique character of each vintage.

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    The team's opinion

    The 2020 vintage combines the aromatic intensity and richness of a warm year with the estate's distinctive tactile precision. It is one of Alter Ego's vintages with the greatest aging potential of the decade, with an estimated peak between 2028 and 2045+.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2025 à 2035

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • floral
    • complex