Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Brut Collection
Vintage:
 
1976
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Michael Broadbent: 4/5 (2000). Listed by multiple merchants as a collectible vintage

Tasting Note
Mature vintage Champagne of baked apple, dried apricot, lemon zest, honeyed brioche, toasted almond and subtle oxidative/ nutty notes; creamy mousse with a fresh, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, lobster, roast chicken, creamy pâté, soft cheeses (Brie), sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Peking duck.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: bottle fermentation with very long lees ageing (decades); disgorged after extended maturation; Brut dosage (~6–7 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co, founded 1947 by seven grower-owners in Reims; sources Grand and Premier Cru sites in Montagne de Reims; known for long cellar ageing and precise, elegant cuvées.