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Alter Ego de Palmer 2006 Magnum

Alter Ego de Palmer 2006 Magnum

A robust nose of fruit jellies (peaches, sour cherries, plums and blackberries), we can distinguish spices from its time spent in barrels (vanilla and cinnamon), some floral notes (violets), touches of smoke and a mineral aroma.

The seductive attack immediately shows its ripe fruit and tender, yet very present, tannins. The wine develops smoothly and retains a flavourful presence that accompanies an irreproachable freshness. Its well balanced and unwavering with a long, delicious finish.

This 2006, full of charm, will never abandon its noble origin, rigorous ageing and ideal blending. Its pinnacle: 2010 to 2018.

€129.95

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Region:	Bordeaux	Appellation:	Margaux
Colour:	Red	Package Size:	1500 ml
Package Type:	Bottle	Region 2:	Left Bank
Region 3:	Haut-Médoc	Type:	Still
Vintage:	2006	Sweet Scale:	Dry
Grape:	Cabernet Sauvignon	Grape 2:	Merlot
Grape 3:	Petit Verdot	Country:	France
Alcohol:	13%

Tasted at the château. This is a very fine Alter Ego. A cool, mineral nose with blackberry, limestone and a scent of gravel and hedgerow. Very fine definition. The palate is quite attacking, racy acidity and a sharpness that lends this such lift and penetration. Very minerally with a silky smooth, very focused finish of blackberry, cedar and blueberries. More reserved that usual, but perhaps more sophisticated. - Robert Parker

Produced by the same team and from the same vineyards as Château Palmer, Alter Ego is literally the 'other side' of Palmer, another expression of Palmer. Alter Ego has the distinction and character of Palmer but is made to be drunk much earlier. Merlot is generally the dominant grape variety, making it supple and ready to open within 3 years of the harvest. A great wine with intense fruit, fresh and juicy.

In creating Alter Ego de Palmer, the aim is to retain the character of Château Palmer, in a supple and elegant wine that can be enjoyed when young. Produced on the fabulous Garonne gravel soils that have made the Margaux appellation famous all over the world, Alter Ego has the same finesse and aromatic complexity that make up the inimitable Palmer style.