{"title":"Chateau Palmer","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-margaux-alter-ego-medoc-2023","title":"Chateau Palmer Margaux Alter Ego Medoc 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlter Ego de Château Palmer is a still red wine from the Margaux appellation that embodies the elegance of Bordeaux. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a precise and balanced profile. On the nose, it expresses intense aromas of red and black fruits, combined with \u003cstrong\u003efloral and spicy notes\u003c\/strong\u003e of violet, vanilla, and graphite. Vinified in conical vats and aged in oak barrels, it presents a juicy structure on the palate supported by lively acidity and \u003cstrong\u003efine, tight-grained tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provide smooth contours and an extremely long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Médoc, a region historically dedicated to great reds. Château Palmer's vineyards are rooted in the \u003cstrong\u003efine gravel alluvial soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Garonne and Dordogne, a matrix that defines the distinctive character of Margaux. This soil gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and complex aromatic definition. The strict selection of fruit identifies the ideal plots based on \u003cstrong\u003ephenolic maturity, density, and depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring the most faithful expression of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction involves rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eplot-by-plot vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e inside conical vats, applying minimal intervention in the cellar to enhance the identity of the soil. The maturation process begins with twelve months of rest in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, partly new, and continues for another year in large casks. This careful management of the wood integrates perfectly into the wine's profile, resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced and silky palate\u003c\/strong\u003e with prolonged persistence, capable of evolving magnificently over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1998 as an authentic and independent expression of \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fine Margaux wine transcends the traditional concept of a second wine. As highlighted by director Thomas Duroux, this red boasts extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, rewarding over time those who wait for its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088833953963,"sku":"61685","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chateau-palmer-margaux-alter-ego-medoc-2023_61685_1_e8467085-9115-466b-a47a-c371b2778096.webp?v=1788422913"}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/collections\/chateau-palmer.oembed","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}