“Aromas of spices and truffle-infused earth. Dark fruit. Full-bodied, dense, and rich with earthy and spicy notes. A beauty. Smooth and juicy. Flavorful yet exotic. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. First vintage. Drink now or age. ” (James Suckling). Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Purple dress
Nose
At first subtle, the dark fruit eventually reveals itself as rich, dense, and full-bodied
Palate
The wine makes a strong first impression with its lively attack, and its acidity remains ever-present, serving as a unifying thread all the way through to the finish. It boasts an elegant, refined structure, resulting in a balanced, flavorful wine that is a testament to excellent craftsmanship.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pair with a game terrine, Saint-Nectaire cheese, a rack of suckling pig, or duck
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Rich in texture, full-bodied, and fairly long-lasting, though it became a bit heavy toward the end of aging.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Legend has it that during a trip to France in 1814, British General Charles Palmer fell under the spell of Marie de Gascq, who was seeking a buyer for her Médoc wine. Palmer was born. Next came the Pereire brothers in 1853, influential bankers who built the current château and expanded the vineyard; then, starting in 1938, the Mähler-Besse, Sichel, Miailhe, and Ginestet families (only the first two remain today). Managed since 2004 by Thomas Duroux, this Third Growth, often considered a “super-second,” spans 66 hectares across the rolling hills of Cantenac.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2015 guide) 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2014 Palmer Alter Ego is a blend of 52% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 13% Petit Verdot. It has an opulent, vibrant bouquet with layers of small black cherries and plenty of glycerin. The palate is more reserved than the bouquet suggests: dense tannins, a bit chewy at first but softer on the finish. It feels very linear, in keeping with the vintage’s style, with a finish slightly sweeter than its peers and a hint of licorice in the aftertaste.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2018 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
Delicate, full-bodied, and very smooth on the palate, with a lovely texture and depth.
About the estate:
Along with Château Margaux, Palmer is the other great star of an appellation that is all too often inconsistent. Its style, characterized by opulence and roundness, with a magnificent silkiness, is nevertheless very different from that of its neighbor. The explanation lies primarily in the difference in grape varieties (and thus terroir) between the two estates. Château Palmer is thus one of the Médoc’s classified growths to include the highest proportion of Merlot in its final blend (around 50%). Palmer has cemented its legendary status by producing some absolutely sumptuous wines: the 1961, 1983, and 1989 vintages remain essential benchmarks. Now owned by the heirs of two prominent families, the Mähler-Besses and the Sichels, Palmer is led by the brilliant Thomas Duroux, who has taken the latest vintages to the pinnacle of excellence. It has been certified biodynamic since 2018.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2017 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
This Château Palmer wine is dense and well-structured. With ripe notes of black fruit and juicy Merlot, it already shows the vintage’s potential. Generous and ripe, the wine displays a lovely level of aromatic tannins. Best enjoyed starting in 2023.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17.5/20
James Suckling
Wine rated (2017 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Aromas of spices and truffle-infused earth. Dark fruits. Full-bodied, dense, and rich with earthy and spicy notes. A true beauty. Smooth and juicy. Flavorful yet exotic. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. First vintage. Drink now or age.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. ALAIN G. Published on 10/30/2024
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