Those who follow us know Chateau Palmer holds a special place in our hearts. We have been working closely with Thomas Duroux and his team for quite some time and have applauded their achievement. Palmer is a terroir wine like no other in Bordeaux. Their unique soils boasting a complex mix of gravel over clay makes for a truly unique playground for sensitive winemakers like Duroux. In 2022, Palmer jumps out of the glass with an enticing nose of roses and iris, setting the stage for a sensual array of blackberries and wild strawberries on the complex palate. Wonderfully balanced, Palmer 2022 is simply outstanding in its perfection, as the Alter Ego is in its exhilarating and youthful charm.
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C H A T E A U P A L M E R
G R A N D V I N
Cabernet Sauvignon 51% | Merlot 45% | Petit Verdot 4%
S I X B O T T L E S ( 7 5 c l )
1788£ · 2070€ · 2256US$
T H R E E M A G N U M S ( 1 . 5 L )
1793£ · 2076€ · 2263US$
D O U B L E M A G N U M ( 3 L )
1225£ · 1418€ · 1545US$
I M P E R I A L ( 6 L )
2429£ · 2812€ · 3064US$
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A L T E R E GO
Merlot 51% | Cabernet Sauvignon 43% | Petit Verdot 6%
S I X B O T T L E S ( 7 5 c l )
402£ · 462€ · 504US$
T H R E E M A G N U M S ( 1 . 5 L )
407£ · 468€ · 511US$
D O U B L E M A G N U M ( 3 L )
301£ · 346€ · 377US$
I M P E R I A L ( 6 L )
581£ · 668€ · 728US$
Prices are listed In Bond, per case.
PALMER 2022
Tasting Note
NEAL MARTIN
Vinous.com
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The 2022 Palmer was cropped at just 22hL/ha due to the berries being 25-30% smaller than usual. It bursts forth on the nose with precocious black cherries, blueberry, violet and touches of marmalade and tobacco in the background. Complex and expressive. The palate is structured, with the tannic backbone, that winemaker Thomas Duroux talked about, lending this Palmer a sense of verticality. Hints of black pepper emerge with time, multi-layered, a powerful Margaux and yet the IPT is actually lower than elsewhere (76). Quite linear on the tobacco-infused finish, which is just quintessential Palmer. Do reserve a bin in your cellar for this and let it gather dust for at least a decade. 14.4% alcohol.
96-98/100 Points
Drinking Window : 2035 – 2080
Tasted May 2023
ALTER EGO 2022
Tasting Note
ANTONIO GALLONI
Vinous.com
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The 2022 Alter Ego is a total pleasure bomb. Ripe and sensual, with caressing tannins, the 2022 is exceptionally beautiful. Floral and spice top notes lend tons of aromatic presence. More than anything, though, I am so impressed with the wine’s exceptional balance. Especially the tannins. Nothing in particular stands out, as the wine’s balance is nothing short of magnificent. The 2022 is pure and total sensuality.
93-95/100 Points
Drinking Window : 2027 – 2042
Tasted May 2023
