2019 - Château Palmer - Alter Ego De Palmer - Margaux
- 2019
- 75cl
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
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Enquire about availabilityThe 2015 La Gurgue has plenty of ripe red cherry and cassis fruit on the nose, generous if perhaps not quite achieving the level of complexity of its peers at the moment. The palate is rounded on the entry with plenty of simple, plump, spice-tinged red fruit. The acidity is well-judged here, underpinning what feels like a "gentle" Margaux that should put on weight during its élevage, and then offer drinking pleasure over the following 10-15 years.
Château La Gurgue is a respected Margaux estate producing elegant red wines that exemplify the finesse and balance characteristic of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations. Situated in the heart of the Médoc, the château benefits from exceptional terroir, gravelly soils and a maritime climate that allow for optimal ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
This red wine is a harmonious blend of Margaux's noble grape varieties, crafted to deliver a medium-bodied expression with refined acidity and subtle complexity. The winemaking approach honours traditional Bordeaux methods while maintaining focus on elegance rather than extraction, resulting in a wine with distinctive character and approachability.
Versatile and sophisticated, this Margaux pairs beautifully with lamb, beef, venison, and game birds, as well as mushroom-based dishes, roasted root vegetables, and cheese boards featuring Roquefort or Parmesan. At 13% ABV, it strikes an ideal balance for both relaxed entertaining and fine dining occasions.
Region
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry…
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Margaux is one of the most celebrated communes within the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux's Left Bank. Located approximately 25 kilometers north of Bordeaux city, the appellation encompasses the commune of Margaux itself along…
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