Château Palmer

Alter Ego Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend

9.313 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The nose is beautiful. Ruby; plum, black cherries, creamy black raspberries, dark spice, dark expresso roast, dark, rich soils, dry & fresh tobacco, leather, amazing, slightly candied, fresh, bright florals of; red, blue and purple.

The body is full and shows the beauty of the vintage, silky & velvety. Ruby; cherries, plum, black cherries, creamy black raspberries & strawberries, dark spice, dark expresso roast, dark, rich soils, dry stones, dry & fresh tobacco, leather, amazing, slightly candied, fresh, bright florals of; red, blue and purple. The acidity is round and gorgeous. The lush, ruby, ripe, well balanced finish persists a long while with heated spices on the long set. Another wine that will increase by 2-3 points with proper cellaring, 10-25 years.

Photos of; Chateau Palmer, their barrel room, a photo of their vineyard soil structure-if you didn’t know where all that earthiness comes from, a picture is worth a thousand words and their tasting room.

The nose is beautiful. Ruby; plum, black cherries, creamy black raspberries, dark spice, dark expresso roast, dark, rich soils, dry & fresh tobacco, leather, amazing, slightly candied, fresh, bright florals of; red, blue and purple.

The body is full and shows the beauty of the vintage, silky & velvety. Ruby; cherries, plum, black cherries, creamy black raspberries & strawberries, dark spice, dark expresso roast, dark, rich soils, dry stones, dry & fresh tobacco, leather, amazing, slightly candied, fresh, bright florals of; red, blue and purple. The acidity is round and gorgeous. The lush, ruby, ripe, well balanced finish persists a long while with heated spices on the long set. Another wine that will increase by 2-3 points with proper cellaring, 10-25 years.

Photos of; Chateau Palmer, their barrel room, a photo of their vineyard soil structure-if you didn’t know where all that earthiness comes from, a picture is worth a thousand words and their tasting room.

1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2019
Adam Gäfvert

Medium bodied. Black cherries, currants, beef drippings, tea, baking chocolate. Elegant! This is not a second wine but rather a second label since it’s not made from declassified fruit but from another vineyard Palmer bought in 1988.

Medium bodied. Black cherries, currants, beef drippings, tea, baking chocolate. Elegant! This is not a second wine but rather a second label since it’s not made from declassified fruit but from another vineyard Palmer bought in 1988.

Mar 11th, 2023
Todd White

2016 was young, but this was my first Palmer. Alter Ego is the second label. Very enjoyable wine. It paired well with lamb, and cheese. Good fruit, enjoyable tannins. Not too acidic. Didn’t have the depth that an older wine might have, but a great experience. Looking forward to more Palmer in my life.

2016 was young, but this was my first Palmer. Alter Ego is the second label. Very enjoyable wine. It paired well with lamb, and cheese. Good fruit, enjoyable tannins. Not too acidic. Didn’t have the depth that an older wine might have, but a great experience. Looking forward to more Palmer in my life.

Sep 13th, 2020
Neil Valenzuela

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black cherry, kalamata olive, earth, cigar box and allspice. What an amazing wine. Gets better with good friends and good food. Great black fruit flavors, dry cedar finish.

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black cherry, kalamata olive, earth, cigar box and allspice. What an amazing wine. Gets better with good friends and good food. Great black fruit flavors, dry cedar finish.

Jun 23rd, 2020
John Van Trijp

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Chris Loretta

Chris had this 4 years ago

Chris had this 4 years ago

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Stephen had this 4 years ago

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Sean had this 4 years ago

Nov 2nd, 2019
Chris Marshall

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Chris had this 5 years ago

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Ulrich had this 5 years ago

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