Alter Ego de Palmer Margaux – 2012

  • Ready 2016 - 2028
  •  91/100
  •  France > Bordeaux > Médoc

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Médoc

Producer

Chateau Palmer

Type

Red

Grape

Bordeaux Red Blend

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Alter Ego de Palmer

Producer

Chateau Palmer

Appellation

Margaux

Designation

Classification

Cuvee Bottling


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Tasting notes

Vinous
Tasted: 01/01/2016
Drink: 2016-2027
Author: Antonio Galloni


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Robert Parker
Tasted: 24/03/2015
Drink: 2015-2030


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JancisRobinson.com
Tasted: 10/02/2022
Drink: 2020-2036


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Profile

Area under vines: 66 hectares
Soils: Gravel and sand
Average age of the vines: 38 years
Planting density: 10 000 vines/ha

First wine: Chateau Palmer
Production: 120 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in 45-60% new oak barrels for 24 months 
Grape varieties:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon 47%
  • Merlot 47%
  • Petit Verdot 6%

Second wine: Alter Ego

Ageing: 25% to 40% new oak barrels
Grape varieties:

  • Merlot 51%
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
  • Petit Verdot 9%

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Location

Chateau Palmer, Lieu dit Issan, Margaux, Gironde, France
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12x75cl IB £ 850
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