2004 Alter Ego de Palmer
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Tasting notes
Aromas of currant and mineral, with hints of toasty oak. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Slightly hollow midpalate. The second wine of Palmer. Best after 2010.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2007
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Wine Spectator
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Very dark. Full and attention-grabbing but still rather raw and green. Lots of green tannins. Just a bit tart and tough. Shame as this is a wine that was created expressly to appeal to those looking for smart wines that age fast enough to be useful on airlines.www.jancisrobinson.com, 6 Aug 2008
The tasty 2004 Alter Ego may turn out to be outstanding. This brilliant effort boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as abundant amounts of black currant, chocolate, licorice, and espresso characteristics. Lush, heady, and ripe, it will provide lovely drinking over the next decade. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 165
About the producer
Ch. Palmer is one of the finest producers in Bordeaux. The Margaux Third Growth is known for its significant plantings of old-vine Merlot, typically representing a large portion of the blend and responsible for the generous and supple style Ch. Palmer is known for.