2019 Alter Ego de Palmer - Zweitwein von Chateau Palmer Margaux AC

Falstaff Magazin – 95 pts – PM: *Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Feine schwarze Beerenfrucht, Nuancen von Zimt und Edelholz, reife Herzkirschen und Noten von Orangenmermelade sind unterlegt. Komplex, saftig und elegant, finessenreich strukturiert, gut integrierte Tannine, salzige Mineralität im Abgang, verfügt über eine tolle Frische, sicheres Entwicklungspotenzial, kann aber bereits angetrunken werden. Noch vor zehn Jahren wäre das wohl die Qualität des Grand Vins gewesen ... (2025–2040)* - 02/2022

JancisRobinson.com – 17+/20pts – JL: *Vigorous, fresh and expressive – just so much life! Floral aroma with a savoury edge. Smooth attack then generous fruit across the palate, the texture silky and fine. Lifted and vivacious. Tannins so fine you almost forget them. Approachable but could surprise with age.* - 06/2020

Vinous.com – 93 pts – NM: *The 2019 Alter Ego de Palmer has a classically styled bouquet featuring a mélange of red and black fruit, briar, hints of cedar, and a touch of black tea, all showing lovely delineation. The palate is fresh and vibrant, displaying a touch of sour cherry on the granular-textured opening. There is something very "old school" about this Alter Ego in contrast to the 2018. Very saline toward the finish, with good persistence.* - 12/2021

Thewinecellarinsider.com – 94 pts – JL: *Flowers and red fruits is the name of the game here. From start to finish, the wine exudes freshness, soft, silky textures and a wealth of earthy, fresh, tobacco tinted, red pit fruits. Forward in style, this will be gorgeous in its youth, but it will age for up to two decades as well! Drink from 2023-2040.* - 03/2022