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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Robert Parker

The medium to dark ruby 2005 Alter Ego is a sexy, lush, up-front style of 2005, with loads of cedar wood, a fragrant and perfumed personality, and silky tannin. It is moderately endowed, but lusciously suave and seductive. Close to being an outstanding second wine, it will drink well for another 7-10 years. Jun 2015, www.robertparker.com

Critic Scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

92
92/100

Wine Spectator

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92 points
Wine Spectator
Score 92/100 · Wine Spectator

Dark in color, with intense, very ripe aromas of raisin, tar and licorice. Full-bodied, with loads of ripe tannins, wonderful dried fruit character and a long, superfruity finish. A lovely second wine from Palmer. Best after 2014. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2008

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Rich and sweet and a little bit overripe but certainly flashy even if not for the long term.www.jancisrobinson.com, 18 Feb 2009

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Château Palmer - producer
Palmer

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.

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Still wine