2022 Chateau Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux, France, 750mL, (96 points)

The 2022 Alter Ego de Palmer is a sumptuous and beautifully balanced Margaux, offering a harmonious blend of power and finesse. Crafted from 61% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a touch of Petit Verdot, it exudes ripe blackberry, blueberry, floral, and spice notes, underscored by chalky minerality and a fresh, linear structure. The full-bodied palate is layered and concentrated, yet remarkably elegant with silky, caressing tannins. A sensual, polished wine with a long, vibrant finish, it showcases the estate’s signature finesse and approachability, while maintaining superb aging potential.