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2011 Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux

Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux
“Wahoo!” Tempted just to leave it at that really. Since 2005 particularly, tasting at Palmer has been one of the highlights of the week for myself and the BB&R team. It’s not only the Grand Vin that has been honed into a magnificent Adonis, but this too is a beauty to behold in its own right. Some second wines are a pale image of their big brother. However, Alter Ego is no Fredo to Michael Corleone. It’s lush, approachable, joyful even playful in comparison but by no means insignificant. It’s something fun to play with until the Grand Vin is ready to reveal itself. A definite buy for my cellar this year.
(Simon Staples, Berrys’ Fine Wine Director)
Château Palmer

BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
16.5/20 17.5/20 88 - 90/100 92 89 - 92/100
Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux
Lovely perfumed and floral aromas. Beautiful structure elegance, purity and definition and charm to come later.
(Decanter - Bordeaux 2011 coverage - April 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
16.5/20 17.5/20 88 - 90/100 92 89 - 92/100
Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux
More approachable (it tips the scales at 13.2% alcohol), the 2011 Alter Ego de Palmer is composed of 48% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and a whopping 15% Petit Verdot. Despite all of the latter varietal, the wine is velvety textured, pure and impressively endowed with a lovely fragrance. It should drink beautifully for 10-15+ years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - April 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
16.5/20 17.5/20 88 - 90/100 92 89 - 92/100
Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux
Taut but sappy, with lots of white pepper and kirsch flavors and a chalky energy on the tightly wound finish.
Wine Spectator's 2011 Top-Scoring Red Bordeaux
(James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, April 10, 2012)

BBR Decanter Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
16.5/20 17.5/20 88 - 90/100 92 89 - 92/100
Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux
Product: 11927
Maturity: Drink 2016-2030 (For laying down)
Vintage: 2011
Origin: France » Bordeaux » Margaux Map of the region
Producer: Château Palmer
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 12.5% alcohol
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