Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Brut Collection
Vintage:
 
1996
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Montagne de Reims (Champagne)
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate — 93/100 (William Kelley, Apr 2019). Commonly listed dosage ~7. widely cited for long lees ageing and strong vintage expression

Tasting Note
Golden vintage with honey, waxed citrus, toasted brioche, dried stone fruits and a hint of iodine. Medium–full body, creamy mousse, bright tangy acidity and a long toasted, nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, foie gras, roast chicken, creamy pasta, Comté or Gruyère cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Peking duck, spicy Thai salads, Cantonese dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional méthode champenoise with extended lees ageing (often >10 years for Collection vintages); blended and bottled as a low-dosage Brut.

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co, founded 1947 by seven grower-families in Reims; sources predominantly Premier & Grand Cru sites in Montagne de Reims; known for long lees ageing and grower-led sustainable practices.