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Colour
Red
Vintage
2009
Producer
Chateau Palmer
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub Region
Margaux
Product code
23AEP1B2009
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Tasting Notes
Robert Parker
Score: 89-92"The delicious 2009 Alter Ego de Palmer (an equal part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) could have been drunk when I tasted it. A dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by smoky blackberry and black currant fruit notes, and a silky smooth, expansive, hedonistic, pleasure-filled wine that should drink well for a decade."
Jancis Robinson
Score: 16.5 Points"A very good second wine with spicy, concentrated black fruit and hints of coffee and dark chocolate. Ripe and full-bodied on the palate, it has fantastic length and freshness. Drink from 2016."
Wine Spectator
Score: 88-91 Points"Love the gorgeous red fruits in this wine. It seems a little Porty, with prune and blackberry character, but so soft, round and rich. Could use a little more in the center palate, but opulent and generous. A little hot. 50 percent Merlot and 50 percent Cabernet Sauvignon". - J.S.
Bibendum
16 Points
Producer Information
Chateau Palmer is an exceptional Third Growth Bordeaux, and certainly one of the best within the Margaux appellation. In some years it is even said to be superior to many Second Growths in terms of sheer quality. The grand vin sees up to 21 months in oak of which 45% is new.
Major General Palmer; an Englishman who retired from military life, bought the property in 1814 from the Gascq family for 100,000 fr! Palmer invested in the property over the following years, acquiring additional land and facilities. By 1831 the domain extended 163 hectares with 52 hectares under vine; of which today 55% are Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot (the remaining Cabernet Franc).
Palmer's relatively high Merlot content makes it the closest in style to the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion out of all the Medoc estates. The second wine, Alter Ego de Palmer, can also be fantastic value, especially in good vintages. These are stunning wines; beautifully refined and silky, and amazing value too - give it a try.
