**SHIPPING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU)** **2000 Alter Ego de Palmer – Château Palmer – Margaux, Bordeaux, France** **1 Bottle – 750 ml** **Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 93/100 (Neal Martin, 2011)** **Wine Spectator: 92/100** An exceptional opportunity to acquire a mature bottle of Alter Ego de Palmer 2000, produced by the prestigious Château Palmer, one of Bordeaux's most celebrated estates and a Third Growth in the historic 1855 Classification. **The Estate** Introduced in 1998, Alter Ego represents a distinct expression of Château Palmer's exceptional Margaux terroir. Produced with the same attention to quality as the estate's Grand Vin, it is renowned for its generous fruit, elegant structure and silky tannins. **The 2000 Vintage** The legendary 2000 Bordeaux vintage benefited from excellent ripening conditions, producing wines of remarkable concentration and ageing potential. The 2000 Alter Ego de Palmer is a particularly attractive expression of this celebrated vintage. **Grape composition:** - Merlot: 67% - Cabernet Sauvignon: 33% **Professional Tasting Notes** Wine Advocate awarded this vintage 93 points, describing an expressive wine with dark berry fruit, spice, tobacco and leather, complemented by soft, silky tannins and a long, harmonious finish. Wine Spectator awarded 92 points, highlighting its chocolate, berry and coffee aromas, rich fruit and refined texture. **Bottle Condition** Original château-bottled wine from the 2000 vintage. The label shows some natural signs of ageing, as visible in the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the lot description. Due to the age of the wine, its drinking condition cannot be guaranteed. An excellent addition to a collection of mature Bordeaux wines and a rare opportunity to experience an early vintage of Alter Ego de Palmer. **THE BOTTLE WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU).**