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2019 Château Palmer Alter Ego

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A sunny and dry 2019 vintage in Margaux brought ripeness and balance to Château Palmer's Alter Ego. Aromas of red and black fruits, cedar, and subtle floral notes are vibrant and inviting. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with polished tannins and a fresh, fruit-forward finish that reflects its approachable style.


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Château Palmer Alter Ego Packshot on Heritage Cellar
2019 Château Palmer Alter Ego Sale price$105.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Lay Down

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Château Palmer is a highly esteemed wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it consistently performs at a level many consider to be on par with the First Growths. The estate's history dates back to the 17th century, and it takes its name from Major General Charles Palmer, who acquired the property in 1814. Château Palmer is renowned for producing wines of exceptional elegance and complexity, with a distinctive blend that typically includes a higher proportion of Merlot than is common in the Médoc, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.

Château Palmer Alter Ego Packshot on Heritage Cellar 2019
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The warm vintage allowed Palmer's second wine to benefit from the same precise viticulture and early picking decisions as the grand vin. Their gravel-rich soils provided ideal drainage while maintaining crucial water reserves through summer heat. Dark fruits and violets define this wine, showing both the vintage's ripeness and Palmer's signature elegance at the second wine level.

Château Palmer Alter Ego Packshot on Heritage Cellar 2020
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Second Wine Shows Drive

Early summer warmth in Margaux drove swift ripening across Palmer's biodynamic vineyard sites. The second wine benefited from precise picking decisions and the estate's complex gravel-clay soils during intense heat. The wine captures the vintage's solar profile while maintaining the violet-tinged aromatics distinctive to Palmer's terroir.

Château Palmer Alter Ego Packshot on Heritage Cellar 2021
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Palmer's Precision in a Cool, Challenging Year

The 2021 growing season at Château Palmer was marked by spring frosts, a cool and wet summer, and a late harvest. These conditions led to lower yields and required meticulous vineyard management and careful grape selection. The resulting Alter Ego 2021 reflects the vintage's freshness and the estate's commitment to quality, producing a wine of elegance and precision rather than power. Photo Credit: Olivier Metzger for Château Palmer

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