Chateau Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux, France 2016 Tsukinowa Iwate with black tea and iron

with black tea and iron lurking

with notable freshness that ensures balance

Very charming and precocious with ripe-redcurrant character and a lovely combination of delicate sweetness and supple tannins on the palate

Tasted five times

Drink this fine bottling from 2021

Chateau Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer, Margaux, France 2016 Tsukinowa Iwate with black tea and ironA super fresh and expressive nose with a wealth of ripe red and dark plums, as well as blackberries and cassis, with subtle cedar and bracken complexity. The palate has a deeply rich, long and assertive style with a deep set, flavorful and structured finish. Classically styled with great depth. Second wine of Chteau Palmer. 97 Pts James Suckling