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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Oct 2019

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Decanter

90
88-91/100

Wine Spectator

More reviews and scores

93 points
Neal Martin
Score 93/100 · Drink 2021-2040, Neal Martin, Mar 2019

The 2009 Alter Ego de Palmer offers fleshy red cherry and wild strawberry scents on the nose, rose petal mixed with subtle mulch-like aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, fresh and poised with an open and expressive, slightly ferrous finish. This has a lot of personality and it should continue to age well. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.

17.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2019-2032, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2019

Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Violet-scented. Cool and fresh. Dry but with drive. Well balanced and lively. Very neat. (JR)

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2016-2024, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2013

Very dark blackish purple. Racy start and then quite concentrated with a dry but not drying finish. Decent wine. Opulent and mellifluous. (JR)

About the producer

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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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

14%

Classification

Troisième Grand Cru Classé

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