The Palmer estate was founded in the first half of the 19th century by the English General Charles Palmer. In 1814, after returning from the Spanish campaign alongside Wellington against Napoleon, General Palmer acquired Château de Gascq, to which he gave his name. Today, the vineyards of Château Palmer (AOC Margaux) extend over gravel hills on the Garonne, 47% planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% with Merlot and 6% with Petit Verdot. From the beginning, this alliance of soils and grape varieties formed the greatest treasure of Château Palmer (3ème Cru Classé). Coming from the famous vineyards of Château Palmer, Alter Ego is the " other Palmer ", destined for earlier consumption. With its predominant Merlot content, Palmer's Alter Ego is supple and accessible from the third year after its harvest.