2024, Alter Ego de Palmer, MARGAUX, Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot.

This is the second wine of Château Palmer. It is always very smooth and supple thanks to a high proportion of Merlot in the blend. In 2024 Alter Ego is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot from a yield of only 22hl/ha.

The 2024 Alter Ego de Palmer is a lovely wine, bursting with aromas of blackcurrants, plums, rose petals and violets. Medium to full-bodied, supple and lively, with a sweet core of fruit, ripe tannins and impressive richness for the vintage.
90-93 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

The 2024 Alter Ego is a very sexy, polished wine. Silky contours wrap around a core of dark red-toned fruit. Floral and spice overtones lend brightness to a mid-weight, supple Alter Ego that will drink well right out of the gate. Pliant and inviting, with no hard edges, the 2024 is an absolute delight. Hints of cedar, tobacco, incense and white pepper linger on the brilliant, sculpted finish. Drink: 2029-2039
92-94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

Rose petals and raspberries, floral and aromatic, evocative and sensual. Juicy and soft straight away, tannins are powdery, supporting the fruit and not overwhelming it. It's clean and focussed, really finessed and a light touch. Crunchy and crisp, not super plush, but there’s layers. With mint and graphite. Very drinkable. So much energy.
92 Georgina Hindle, Decanter.