Alter Ego De Palmer 2016

Château Palmer Alter Ego 2016 750ml

Alter Ego 2016 is Château Palmer's distinct Margaux expression, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from an exceptionally late and aromatically intense vintage.

Vintage Character

A late-harvest vintage of extraordinary aromatic intensity, powerful ripe tannins and a distinctive balance between structure and silky texture.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

The estate highlights extraordinary aromatic intensity, powerful ripe tannins, customary alcohol balance and a hallmark velvety texture combining structure with silk.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Duck, Mushroom dishes.

Winemaking & Maturation

Harvested from 3 to 18 October 2016. Powerful, fully ripe tannins encouraged more intense extraction; maturation details were not stated on the official vintage page.

The estate used more intense extraction in response to the grapes' powerful, fully ripe tannins.

Winery Background

Alter Ego was launched with the 1998 vintage as another expression of Château Palmer's Margaux terroir. The estate describes it as spontaneous, round, generous and silky, with greater accessibility in youth while retaining ageing potential.

Product Highlights

• Officially verified Château Palmer 2016 vintage.
• 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot.
• Late harvest from 3 to 18 October 2016.
• Powerful ripe tannins with velvety Palmer texture.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Palmer
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Margaux
• Vintage: 2016
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Palmer Alter Ego 2016 750ml?

Choose it for a verified, structured yet silky expression of Château Palmer's Margaux terroir from the acclaimed 2016 growing season.

Who is Château Palmer Alter Ego 2016 750ml best for?

Collectors and drinkers seeking a refined Cabernet-led Bordeaux blend with aromatic intensity and ageing potential.

What is Château Palmer Alter Ego 2016 750ml?

Alter Ego is a distinct Château Palmer wine introduced in 1998, designed as a supple, fruit-led and comparatively accessible expression of the same Margaux terroir.

Is Alter Ego 2016 the same wine as Château Palmer 2016?

No. Château Palmer identifies Alter Ego and Château Palmer as two distinct expressions of the same Margaux terroir.

What does Château Palmer Alter Ego 2016 750ml taste like?

Château Palmer Alter Ego 2016 750ml offers extraordinary aromatic intensity; Powerful, fully ripe tannins balanced by a velvety, silky texture.