Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $72.90Original CHF 59.90 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 34% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 25 September–10 October 2024
Production Details Fruit was subjected to precise sorting. The producer describes the finished Alter Ego as having aging potential while remaining suited to enjoyment in its younger years.
Tasting Notes Highly aromatic fruit; delicate tannic structure; appealing aromatic palate; charming in youth
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 43% Merlot, 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Harvest began 11 September 2023
Production Details Blending was completed in December. The printed harvest summary is internally inconsistent: it reads 11 September–5 October 2022 on a 2023 sheet, while the narrative establishes that the 2023 harvest began on 11 September.
Tasting Notes Fine aromatic freshness; harmonious; velvety
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 7 September–5 October 2022
Production Details Fermentation proceeded fluidly, supported by developed phenolic maturity. Assemblage was completed in late November after two sessions.
Tasting Notes Powerful; precise texture; harmonious
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 32% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 24 September–15 October 2021
Production Details Merlot picking began on 24 September while the Cabernets finished on 15 October. Although botrytis threatened the crop, the harvested fruit was healthy. Assemblages were finalized in early December.
Tasting Notes Remarkably fine tannic texture; moderate; harmonious
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 46% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 15–29 September 2020
Production Details Merlot was picked in the cool of dawn and Cabernet was gathered during rain. Fermentations proceeded smoothly; assemblage took place over two sessions in mid-November, mostly during run-off.
Tasting Notes Structured; ripe Merlot character; refined and powerful Cabernet character; clear terroir expression
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 19 September–11 October 2019
Production Details Merlot harvesting began on 19 September, with aromatic, sugar-rich berries; harvest was complete by 11 October. Autumn rain lowered the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes' potential alcohol, not a finished-wine alcohol measurement.
Tasting Notes Powerful, exuberant and full-bodied Merlot character; cool, reserved Cabernet character; pure and aromatically clear
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 13 September–5 October 2017
Production Details The official sheet contains two incompatible harvest periods: its summary panel states 13 September–5 October, while its narrative states 20–29 September. Neither range should overwrite the other without clarification.
Tasting Notes Precise; classically balanced; velvety tannins; aromatic depth; substantial aging potential
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 40% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 3–18 October 2016
Production Details The late harvest produced aromatically intense fruit with powerful, fully ripe tannins, leading the cellar team to employ more intense extraction. The source calls the alcohol level customary but provides no finished-wine number.
Tasting Notes Aromatically intense; powerful ripe tannins; structured; silky and velvety
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 52% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates 15 September–7 October 2015
Production Details A few young vines were picked on 15 September, while the main harvest began on 22 September. Merlot was picked first, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The source describes relatively high alcohol but supplies no exact finished-wine value.
Tasting Notes Rich and ripe fruit; dense tannic structure; balanced; free from rustic character
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $72.90Original CHF 59.90 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $89.45Original CHF 73.50 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $96.15Original CHF 79.00 | terravigna.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / — | ≈ $547.67Original CHF 450.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $82.88Original CHF 68.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Palmer, Lieu-dit Issan, 33460 Margaux-Cantenac, France
Phone
+33 5 57 88 72 72
Owner
Mähler-Besse family; Sichel family
Cellarmaster
Thomas Duroux