Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Brut Collection
Vintage:
 
1997
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Montagne de Reims / Côte de Sézanne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 53%, Pinot Noir 24%, Pinot Meunier 23%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C


Tasting Note
Generous, direct nose of ripe apple, pineapple, lime and crème pâtissière; palate shows dried apricot, dried lime, pineapple, nuts and subtle buttery pastry notes, balanced by lively freshness.

Food Pairing
Oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, lobster, roast chicken, mushroom risotto (Western); tempura, sushi/sashimi, dim sum, Peking duck, lightly spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes (Asian).

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; long lees ageing (20+ years) with extended cellar ageing; Brut dosage ~6.9 g/L (producer technical sheet).

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co, founded 1947 by seven grower‑families; extensive Premier/Grand Cru holdings in Montagne de Reims and neighbouring crus; known for long-aged vintage cuvées.