Chateau Palmer
Margaux Alter Ego Medoc 2023
| Denomination | AOC Margaux |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in French oak barriques (30% new), followed by 12 months in large casks (foudre). |
- Appellation and format: Margaux DOC 2023 still red wine, 750 ml bottle, 14% vol
- Grape composition: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot; refined and balanced
- Aromas and colour: notes of red and black fruits, violet, spices, vanilla, graphite; ruby colour
- Winemaking: plot-by-plot fermentation; 12 months in barriques (30% new) and 12 in large barrels
- Taste and service: silky and juicy; decant for 1 hour; ideal with meats, mushrooms and mature cheeses
Description
What type of wine it is
Alter Ego de Château Palmer is a still red wine from the Margaux appellation that embodies the elegance of Bordeaux. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot reveals a precise and balanced profile. On the nose, it expresses intense aromas of red and black fruits, combined with floral and spicy notes of violet, vanilla, and graphite. Vinified in conical vats and aged in oak barrels, it presents a juicy structure on the palate supported by lively acidity and fine, tight-grained tannins, which provide smooth contours and an extremely long, savoury finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Médoc, a region historically dedicated to great reds. Château Palmer's vineyards are rooted in the fine gravel alluvial soils of the Garonne and Dordogne, a matrix that defines the distinctive character of Margaux. This soil gives the wine a delicate structure and complex aromatic definition. The strict selection of fruit identifies the ideal plots based on phenolic maturity, density, and depth, ensuring the most faithful expression of the terroir.
How it is produced
Production involves rigorous plot-by-plot vinification inside conical vats, applying minimal intervention in the cellar to enhance the identity of the soil. The maturation process begins with twelve months of rest in French oak barrels, partly new, and continues for another year in large casks. This careful management of the wood integrates perfectly into the wine's profile, resulting in a balanced and silky palate with prolonged persistence, capable of evolving magnificently over time.
History and interesting facts
Created in 1998 as an authentic and independent expression of Château Palmer, this fine Margaux wine transcends the traditional concept of a second wine. As highlighted by director Thomas Duroux, this red boasts extraordinary ageing potential, rewarding over time those who wait for its evolution.
Awards
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2023
94/100
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2023
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2023
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
| Name | Chateau Palmer Margaux Alter Ego Medoc 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Margaux AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Palmer |
| Story | History and interesting facts Created in 1998 as an authentic and independent expression of Château Palmer, this fine Margaux wine transcends the traditional concept of a second wine. As highlighted by director Thomas Duroux, this red boasts extraordinary ageing potential, rewarding over time those who wait for its evolution. |
| Origin | Margaux, Médoc (Left Bank), Bordeaux, France |
| Soil composition | Alluvial soils with fine gravel |
| Production technique | Parcel-by-parcel fermentation in conical vats with minimal intervention; aged for 12 months in French oak barriques (30% new) followed by 12 months in large casks (foudres). |
| Wine making | Parcel-by-parcel fermentation in conical vats (89–195 hl) with minimal intervention to preserve the expression of the terroir; each vat is vinified according to the intended wine. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in French oak barriques (30% new), followed by 12 months in large casks (foudre). |
| PH | 3.75 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |