2008 Alter Ego de Palmer
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Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2008 Alter Ego de Palmer has a clean and fresh bouquet with blackberry, boysenberry, melted tar and dried rose petal aromas that gradually unfurl with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannin that lends this an austere personality, although it feels fairly well balanced and it has an easygoing finish that means you would happily polish off a bottle. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting.
Tasted blind. Dark purplish crimson. Sweet and toasty nose and then very pinched and exaggerated on the palate. Sort of Ch Lascombes style. Sour finish – very drying. (JR)
Florally scented and very Margaux on the nose. Sweet start and very fresh and floral on the end. Lovely delicacy. Complete. Lively and transparent. (JR)
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.