Alter Ego Palmer Vintage:2023 chopped almonds and oyster shells

chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

excellent length

dark tobacco and minerals

earning 100-point scores in both 2007 and 2009 and 99 points in its latest appearance

Alter Ego Palmer Vintage:2023 chopped almonds and oyster shellsComposed of 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Alter Ego de Palmer is deep garnet purple in color and springs from the glass with vivacious black raspberries, black cherries and crushed blackcurrants notes plus hints of Sichuan pepper, menthol, pencil lead and cardamom. Medium bodied, the palate is charged with energy, featuring expressive, bright black fruits and firm, fine grained tannins, finishing long and lively.