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Alter Ego de Palmer

    Alter Ego de Palmer 2021

    Bordeaux • Margaux • Red

    766,00 kr tax included
    766,00 kr tax included
    766,00 kr / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Carton

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Margaux
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

    94-95 points/100 James Suckling : "Remarkable density and structure for the vintage. Delicious aromas of black fruit and salted olives, with hints of oyster shell and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery but firm tannins.."

    THE Château Palmer, located in the heart of the appellation Margaux on the left bank of the Médoc, is recognized among the most prestigious Third Growth Classified in 1855. With a deeply respectful approach to life, the domaine is committed to biodynamic farming across its entire vineyard. Alter Ego, created in 1998, is the second vin of Château, but it establishes itself as a distinct cuvée, with a more immediate and accessible style. It reveals the vibrancy of the fruit, while retaining the finesse and elegance emblematic of great wines. Margaux.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 92/100
    • Vinous 93/100
    • James Suckling 95/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 93/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Alter Ego 2021 captivates with its intense garnet color and violet highlights. The nose opens with a vibrant bouquet of fresh red and black fruits, underscored by delicate floral notes and a touch of minerality. The palate is focused and juicy, supported by an elegant and well-defined tannic structure. The persistent and flavorful finish reveals the full potential of this harmonious vintage.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine will ideally accompany a beef fillet with morels, a duck breast, or a cep risotto.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Palmer extends over 66 hectares, on deep gravelly soils resting on a clay-limestone subsoil, typical of Margaux. THE vieilles vignes, Aged on average 38 years, they have been cultivated biodynamically since 2008. This demanding approach allows a faithful and vibrant expression of the terroir, while ensuring optimal soil health and a great microbial diversity beneficial to the vine.

    Owner and history

    Since 2004, the Château Palmer is managed by Thomas Duroux, former winemaker at Ornellaia, and supported by a team committed to a sustainable and quality-driven approach. Together, they have initiated an ambitious transition to biodynamic farming, with a philosophy that values listening to living organisms and artisanal excellence. Their vision has enabled Palmer and for Alter Ego to achieve a remarkable level of refinement and identity, acclaimed worldwide.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Palmer is done in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, grape variety by grape variety and plot by plot, with the utmost respect for the identity of each terroir.
    For Alter Ego 2021, the aging process was extended for 18 months in French oak barrels, 25 to 30% of which were new, giving the wine a silky structure without masking the freshness of the fruit.

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    The team's opinion

    THE Château Palmer - Alter Ego 2021 reflects the precision of biodynamic work on a cool, classic, and demanding vintage in Bordeaux. Where other properties suffered from the cool and wet weather conditions of 2021, Thomas Duroux's team took advantage of the responsiveness of their fine gravel soils to produce a cuvée of great aromatic purity, very focused on tension and delicacy.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2027 à 2041

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • floral
    • complex