Producer Profile
Château Palmer
Château Palmer is a Grand Cru Classé estate in the Margaux appellation of the Bordeaux region. Their wines from are typically known for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully. The estate blends grape varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon dominating, complemented by Merlot and Petit Verdot. Château Palmer's commitment to quality winemaking, innovation, and sustainable practices contributes to the distinct style and reputation of its wines.
In 1814, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Palmer embarked on a journey from Bordeaux to Paris. Madame Marie Brunet de Ferrière, widow of the Baron de Gascq, was sitting next to him and ended up selling him the celebrated Médoc wine estate she had recently inherited. Over nearly three decades, he diligently expanded and modernized the estate, laying the groundwork for its enduring elegance.
Today, Sabrina Pernet, the current Technical Director of Château Palmer, is a fervent advocate for a comprehensive approach to winemaking, treating each plot as a cherished garden. Guided by her innate understanding of biodynamic viticulture and a profound connection to the living world, she has led transformative initiatives at the estate. These include planting fruit trees, experimenting with green fertilizer, and introducing animals. Recognizing the need for a nuanced understanding of the soil, Pernet initiated a "resistivity" mapping in 2007, utilizing electric currents to measure water content, precisely defining soil structure and intra-plot borders.
Alter Ego was launched with the 1998 vintage, driven by the idea of producing another facet to the estate. Spontaneous, round, generous, and silky, this 'other wine' is both intense and light, rich and delicate. It has the elegance and grain de tannin of its predecessor. Throughout its creation, Alter Ego is led by the same high standards that govern the composition of Château Palmer's great wine.
Introduced with the 1998 vintage, Alter Ego emerged from the concept of crafting an additional dimension to the estate's offerings. Spontaneous, rounded, generous, and silky, this 'alternative wine' possesses a unique blend of intensity and lightness, richness, and delicacy. Mirroring the elegance and tannin finesse of its counterpart, Alter Ego adheres to the same high standards that guide the formulation of Château Palmer's distinguished wine throughout its development.
