Category: | Sparkling Wines |
Sub-Category: | Champagne |
Producer: | Champagne Palmer & Co |
Label Name: | Blanc de Blancs |
Vintage: | 1985 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Champagne (Montagne de Reims / Côte de Sézanne) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
positive vintage notes from Palmer & Co. , Vinmonopolet and merchant listings
Tasting Note
Straw-gold with complex notes of baked apple, citrus peel, toasted almond, buttered brioche, candied yellow fruit and subtle spice. Fresh, concentrated palate with nutty, buttery and citrus flavors and a long, saline finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, creamy poultry, soft-ripened cheeses (Brie, triple-cream). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled scallop with yuzu, crab miso, delicate dim sum.
Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle fermentation); 100% Chardonnay; extended lees ageing (reported 20–36 years) and low dosage (~5–7.5 g/L).
Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co (founded 1947 by seven growers) is a Reims-based cooperative owning extensive Grand/Premier Cru holdings, known for chardonnay-focused blends and long cellar ageing.