2021 Alter Ego De Palmer 6 Pack

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James Suckling

Savory black and salted-olive character with oyster shells and black licorice. Fine, almost powdery yet firm tannins. Medium body. Excellent density and structure for the vintage. Second wine of Palmer. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 8% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes.

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Georgina Hindle - Decanter

Cigar box, tobacco, cedar and cinnamon - really gorgeous savoury tones with smoked earth and dark chocolate mingling with the black fruits. High acid, touching on sharp and slightly sherbety but there is a lovely chew to the fruits, mouthfilling, mouthwatering and appealing with the freshness from the higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Smooth and delicate with a layer of seduction in the richness of the fruit and the overall depth. Wide flavours in the mouth, expansive and open with bright strawberry and red cherry juice at the end, so sweet and succulent and moreish. Not so exuberant but full of easy enjoyment, a successful second wine in 2021.

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Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Dark ruby garnet colour with purple reflections, delicate brightening on the rim. Fresh notes of blackberry confit, black cherries, orange zest, fine savoury notes, some nougat. Juicy, elegant, red cherries, delicate fruitiness, fresh and delicate, a touch of red berries, citrus and mineral finish, a lively food wine.