2016 Alter Ego de Palmer
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The 2016 Alter Ego has an attractive nose, a mélange of red and black fruit, pressed flowers, inkwell and light sous-bois scents. Very pure. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy tannins, fine acidity, a bit backward and maybe not quite as complex on the finish as its peers. This is one that I would like to revisit in three or four years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
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James Suckling
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The 2016 Alter Ego de Palmer has a perfumed bouquet of juicy black fruit, boysenberry jam and light violet aromas. The palate is sweet and chewy on the entry, and quite compact, with firm tannins, leading to a lightly spiced finish. It just misses some excitement and pizzazz compared to its peers. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.
Tasted blind. First bottle: TCA . Second bottle: Very dark crimson. Damp-fur nose and black-cherry palate. But it’s not too hot on the end – just a little too ripe. Sinewy leathery tannins on the end. (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.