Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Brut Collection
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims / Reims)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Comparable Palmer Vintage Collection releases (e. g. , 1996, 1999) have received high marks from critics (example: William Kelley/Robert Parker gave Palmer Vintage Collection 1996 ~93 points)

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse; aromas of ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest, toasted brioche, honey and hazelnut. Bright acidity with creamy lees texture, citrus and stone-fruit flavors and a long toasted almond finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy cheeses. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, yakitori, light spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (secondary fermentation in bottle), extended lees ageing in Palmer cellars, disgorged and dosed as a Brut.

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co (Maison Palmer), founded 1947, sources fruit from Premier & Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne; known for vintage Brut Collection releases and cellar ageing in Reims.