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Alter Ego de Palmer 2017

    Alter Ego de Palmer 2017

    Bordeaux • Margaux • Red

    CHF 405.00 tax included
    CHF 405.00 tax included
    CHF 90.00 / L
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Margaux
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2017
    • Grape varieties 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Merlot

    THE Château Palmer - Alter Ego 2017 is part of a vintage where the exceptional terroir of Palmer played a fundamental protective role: thanks to the proximity of the Gironde and the high position of its gravelly hillocks, the vineyard was largely spared by the devastating frost episode of April 2017.

    In this vintage focused on balance, freshness and elegance, this cuvée is certified in biodynamics expresses a vibrant fruitiness and an irresistible velvety texture.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Guide Hachette des Vins 1 étoile
    • Wine Spectator 89/100
    • Parker (WA) 92/100
    • Vinous 92/100
    • James Suckling 94/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 92/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Food & wine pairings

    Duck breast with figs, pan-fried rack of veal, pan-fried ceps, roast pork with prunes or duck aiguillettes with red fruit sauce.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Palmer extends over clay-limestone soils, characteristic of the appellation Margaux. The vines, averaging 30 years old, benefit from a climat The temperate oceanic climate provides ideal conditions for the slow and even ripening of the grapes. The diversity of grape varieties cultivated contributes to the aromatic richness of the wines. Each plot is meticulously tended, with constant attention to soil health and biodiversity, thus allowing the full potential of this exceptional terroir to be expressed.

    Owner and history

    Currently headed by Thomas Duroux, the Château Palmer It has managed to retain its soul while modernizing. château belongs to the Mähler-Besse and Sichel families. The owners' passion for oenology and their respect for the terroir are reflected in every vintage. Their commitment to sustainable viticulture and their desire to innovate while preserving tradition make the Château Palmer An example to follow in the wine world. domaine, Over generations, it continues to write its history with wines renowned for their elegance and complexity.

    Vinification and aging

    Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled, truncated conical stainless steel tanks. It is carried out separately for each grape variety and plot. The wines are transferred to barrels as soon as malolactic fermentation is complete. Bottling takes place at château

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    The team's opinion

    The 2017 vintage shines with its approachability and the purity of its aromatics, perfectly integrated today. The wine has entered its peak drinking window. It will continue to evolve favorably until 2032–2035.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2021 à 2029

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • floral
    • complex