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This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character. Full body.
With the idea of producing a wine that shows another facet to the estate at Chateau Palmer, Alter Ego is led by the same high standards that govern the composition of Château Palmer's great wine.
The 2017 Alter Ego exhibits the elegant balance of their most classic vintages. Their velvety tannins and aromatic depth are promises of splendid ageing potential.
Composed of 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, Wine Advocate's, Lisa Perrotti Brown MW states that the 2017 Alter Ego de Palmer is deep garnet-purple in color and springs from the glass with vivacious black raspberries, black cherries and crushed blackcurrants notes plus hints of Sichuan pepper, menthol, pencil lead and cardamom. Medium-bodied, the palate is charged with energy, featuring expressive, bright black fruits and firm, fine-grained tannins.
Jane Anson "This is carefully presented, accomplished and precise, with fresh mint and peony notes on the nose followed by bright and vibrant black fruit flavours. It's extremely pretty, with some lovely floral notes."
James Suckling 94/100
Wine Advocate 92/100
Jane Anson : 91/100
Ready to drink, but will continue to develop and improve till 2039
Would pair perfectly with meaty steaks, herb-crusted Roasts of Lamb, Beef Pot Roasts, and Grilled Lamb Chops.
