Alter Ego de Château Palmer, Margaux,

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Alter Ego de Château Palmer, Margaux, 2014

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Alter Ego de Château Palmer, Margaux, 2014

Chris Myers, the new Export Director at Chateau Palmer explained that 2014 was the first year the estate went fully biodynamic, although they won't be certified biodynamic until 2017. He also explained that they are trying to reduce the use of SO2 in winemaking. The first time the wine came into contact with SO2 was after the malolactic fermentations. The 2014 Alter Ego is very fragrant with notes of dried flowers, juniper, red currant, incense, bittersweet cherry and some noble cedar and sandalwood notes. The palate is fresh and pure with crisp, well delineated flavours. 53% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petit Verdot.

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13.5%

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Château Palmer

The eponymous General Charles Palmer purchased this estate in 1814 having stumbled across the region whilst making his way back home after the Battle of Toulouse. The General moved in high society and marketed his wine successfully in London. The current owners are the Sichel family and the negociant company Mahler-Besse. The vineyards are renowned for their high percentage of Merlot plantings (47%); contrary to the popular theory that one plants one’s best gravel croupes with Cabernet Sauvignon. It is this high percentage of Merlot that gives the wine such a seductive texture and such an exotic character. The estate’s second wine, Alter Ego (previously Reserve de General) is also excellent.

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