Alter Ego

2004 Margaux Red Blend

Chateau Palmer Alter Ego from the esteemed Margaux region offers a captivating experience for red wine enthusiasts. This delightful red blend showcases a silky texture and medium body, making it incredibly approachable while maintaining depth and complexity. With bright acidity elevating the fruit characteristics, the wine highlights prominent notes of ripe red berries, dark cherries, and subtle hints of spice. Tannins are beautifully integrated, offering a soft, velvety mouthfeel that enhances the overall harmony of the wine. As a vintage from 2004, it displays an alluring maturity, creating a wine that is both inviting and sophisticated, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this exquisite offering with a range of dishes, or savor it on its own to fully appreciate its elegant profile.

Tasting notes:

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Cedar

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Margaux

Margaux is one of the most important appellations in Bordeaux. It lies in the southern part of the Haut-Médoc on the Left Bank of the Gironde River. Unlike other prestigious Bordeaux appellations, Margaux's vineyards are not separated by quality. This means that vines belonging to the most celebrated châteaux often sit side-by-side with those of less exclusive wineries. All vineyards here benefit from the same gravel-rich soil and climate. Margaux wines tend to follow the typical Bordeaux blend, boasting a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than Merlot. These supple reds tend to have a strong, stable core of blackcurrant underpinned by a touch of cedar from time spent in oak. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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