Chateau Palmer - Alter Ego de Palmer 2015 (750ml)

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Producer	Chateau Palmer
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Margaux
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon,  Merlot,  Petit Verdot
Vintage	2015
Sku	210000009557
Size	750ml

This is sensational, characterized by such purity and beauty and with aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, walnuts, cedar and lavender. Full-bodied, tight and focused — in part thanks to sensational tannin tension that is intense yet polished. Needs five to six years of bottle age to come together. Great second wine of Palmer.

The first one of these three Alter Egos to have Petit Verdot in the blend and it works really well, adding a swirl of cinnamon and black pepper spice that sits perfectly within the always gourmet, glamourous character of this wine. A juicy rise through the finish adds precision, but even at five years old it's not quite ready to go, and I would suggest waiting another few years.

Drinking Window 2022 - 2040

The 2015 Alter Ego is just as alluring today as it was from barrel. Sweet floral notes, spice, dried cherry, mint, tobacco and crushed flowers are all laced together in this silky, mid-weight Margaux. Time in barrel has mellowed some of the exuberance the 2015 showed from barrel. Open-knit, supple and super-expressive, Alter Ego is a winner. Time in the glass brings out aromatic presence of Cabernet Sauvignon.

-- Antonio Galloni

Warm and inviting, with delightfully ripe plum and cassis notes that are lined with subtle lilac, fresh earth and singed sandal wood details before a wave of tobacco and humus comes in on the finish. Approachable, but should develop with time. Best from 2019 through 2029. — JM

Composed of 52% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Alter Ego de Palmer has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and gorgeous nose of ripe plums, cassis and crushed cherries with touches of incense, lavender and chocolate box. Medium-bodied, very finely crafted and vivacious in the mouth, it finishes with great elegance and finesse.