En Primeur 2007 : Wine Review

Alter Ego de Palmer 2007

Margaux, Red
Wine Ratings Reviewer Price per bottle (ex-bordeaux)
87-89 Robert Parker S$56
17 Decanter Magazine
17 Jancis Robinson
86-89 James Suckling
89-90 Neal Martin

 

Tasting Notes

Deep velvety colour, lovely Merlot nose showing spicy blackberry fruit, already smooth with blended, suave tannins and lovely length, a strikingly attractive wine. Drink 2011-17. 4 stars.

Decanter Magazine

Mid crimson. Light, lively super-brisk nose. Very round and easy and lovely already - pure airline stuff. Great texture. Great balance just very slightly astringent on the finish but a gentle little thing. More freshness on the nose than the Ch Palmer itself. Very light but lively. Drink 2010-13.

Jancis Robinson

Lovely aromas of blackberry and chocolate on the nose, following through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a clean and fresh finish. This represents 50 percent of the production in 2007.

James Suckling

This has a very attractive nose with ripe, bright black fruits laced with a little mocha and espresso. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine grainy tannins. Good acidity, a nice savoury aspect to the wine this year with nice build towards a dense finish with touches of roasted herbs. It does not have the length of a great Alter Ego, but it certainly has the delineation and the breeding. Very crisp on the dry masculine finish. Tasted April 2008.

Neal Martin