2013 Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux

Deep ruby with a tight rim. Bright and pure red cherry, raspberries, white flowers and spices, the 2013 Alter Ego Palmer is delicious and more-ish on the nose, reflecting the succulent palate with darker dimensions such as plum, chocolate aromas and flavours with lifted acidity. Sweet floral notes reappear on that lifted finish. Quite a feminine version of Margaux, this juicy Margaux gives complexities from the blend of 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannins. Juicy aftertaste.

Nicolas Faith, my favourite wine writer says about Palmer,' Its next door neighbour on the south side, CHat3eau Palmer, whose sunny slopes are next to those of Margaux's best land, is the only one in the commune which, in certain years, can compare to it. Faith may be right again if he compares Palmer's Second Wine Alter Ego de Palmer, if he is to compare it against Pavillon Rouge. Yet Alter Ego Is at a fraction of the price of Pavillon Rouge.

International tasters tend to rate First Wines. Unfortunately, there are few write-ups and ratings on this Second Wine from Palmer.

92 points Wine Enthusiast

0 Light and fruity, this wine has attractive acidity and layers of red berry fruits. The silky tannins are present, although light and dominated by the fruitiness of the wine. It's fresh, packed with acidity and likely to be ready soon. (RV) (3/2016)