Alter Ego De Palmer 2017
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Red
- Aroma: Aromatic depth and fruit-led character
- Palate: Precise and balanced with velvety tannins
- Finish: Refined and persistent
or RM 175 x 3 months interest-free
Currently unavailable
About this item
Château Palmer Alter Ego 2017 750ml
Alter Ego 2017 is Château Palmer's distinct, fruit-focused expression of its Margaux terroir, blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot in a precise and balanced vintage.
Vintage Character
A precise, restrained and classically balanced vintage. The estate highlights velvety tannins, aromatic depth and strong ageing potential after frost risk was moderated by the nearby river.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The estate characterises the 2017 wines through precision, classic balance, velvety tannins and aromatic depth, with no excess and promising longevity.
Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Duck, Venison, Mushroom dishes.
Winemaking & Maturation
The official blend is 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. The estate reports harvest dates from September 13 to October 5, 2017.
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 an emphasis on aromatic maturity, fruit and suppleness.
Product Highlights
- Officially verified Château Palmer vintage and cuvée.
- 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot.
- Margaux red wine from Bordeaux, France.
- Precise 2017 profile with velvety tannins and aromatic depth.
Product Information
- Producer: Château Palmer
- Type: Red wine
- Country: France
- Region: Bordeaux
- Appellation: Margaux
- Vintage: 2017
- Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
- Volume: 750ml
Why choose Château Palmer Alter Ego 2017 750ml?
Choose it for a genuine Château Palmer expression offering Margaux refinement, fruit and supple texture in a precise vintage.
Who is Château Palmer Alter Ego 2017 750ml best for?
Collectors and drinkers seeking an approachable yet age-worthy Margaux from a distinguished estate.
What is Château Palmer Alter Ego 2017 750ml?
Alter Ego is a separate Château Palmer wine introduced in 1998, shaped for fruit, suppleness and earlier accessibility while retaining ageing potential.
Is Alter Ego 2017 Château Palmer's main grand vin?
No. It is a distinct Château Palmer wine and another expression of the same Margaux terroir.
What does Château Palmer Alter Ego 2017 750ml taste like?
Château Palmer Alter Ego 2017 750ml offers aromatic depth and fruit-led character; Precise and balanced with velvety tannins; Refined and persistent.
Product information
- Alcohol %
- 13.5%
- Brand
- Palmer
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Margaux
- Vintage
- 2017
- Volume
- 750ml
- Wine Type
- Red wine
- Grape Variety
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Taste Profile
- Colour: Red
- Aroma: Aromatic depth and fruit-led character
- Palate: Precise and balanced with velvety tannins
- Finish: Refined and persistent