Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar.Tasting in April 2008
(53% cabernet sauvignon, 41% merlot and 6% petit verdot) Bright ruby-red.
Very ripe aromas of plum, mulberry, chocolate and animal fur. Sweet and
reasonably deep, with good definition and energy. Finishes with fairly
serious but nicely buffered tannins and very good length. This still needs
some time to come together.
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast.Tasting in April 2007
The second wine of Château Palmer is dominated by new wood, with high black
fruit flavors. The acidity is high, yielding vibrant fresh fruit, but not
much concentration.
James Suckling, Wine Spectator.Tasting in April 2007
Spicy and delicious. Shows loads of fruit, with fine tannins and a long
finish. Very pretty and juicy.
Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com.Tasting in April 2007
Excellent depth of crimson. Very full, fresh, ripe fruity aroma - much more
so than Pavillon Rouge just tasted in fact. Though a little taut and drily
inexpressive on the palate. This is not as early maturing as the original
Alter Ego mission statement might suggest. Very easy on the finish though.
Well made by a gentle hand. Slightly hollow towards the finish. Juicy,
sweet crunchy fruit - hint of spice (because of the Petit Verdot?). Just a
lack of impact on the back palate.
Steven Spurrier, Decanter.Tasting in April 2007
Deep velvety colour, fresh blackcurrants, full and fleshy, purity of fruit
and ripe tannins, masses of charm and elegance.
Neal Martin, erobertparker.com.Tasting in April 2007
Tasted at the château. This is a very fine Alter Ego. A cool, mineral nose
with blackberry, limestone and a scent of gravel and hedgerow. Very fine
definition. The palate is quite attacking, racy acidity and a sharpness
that lends this such lift and penetration. Very minerally with a silky
smooth, very focused finish of blackberry, cedar and blueberries. More
reserved that usual, but perhaps more sophisticated.
Izak Litwar, www.greatbordeauxwines.com.Tasting in April 2007
delicate, tasty and incredibly charming wine.
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar.Tasting in April 2007
Bright ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of plum, mulberry, chocolate and animal
fur. Sweet and reasonably deep, with good definition and energy. Finishes
with fairly serious but nicely buffered tannins and very good length. This
still needs some time to come together.
