Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Brut Collection
Vintage:
 
1979
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Montagne de Reims, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Part of Palmer & Co's rare 'Vintage Collection' (includes 1979). Retail listings and specialist sellers note professional scores for Palmer vintages (examples: Wine Spectator ~93, Robert Parker ~92 for comparable Palmer vintage listings). Disgorged 19 June 2019; dosage ~6

Tasting Note
Mature, complex vintage Champagne: toasted brioche, honey, dried apricot, apple and citrus zest with nutty, spicy undertones and chalky minerality; vibrant freshness and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, shellfish, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, seared scallops; sushi/sashimi, tempura, Cantonese roasted duck, lightly spiced Asian seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (champenoise) with very long lees ageing (~39 years); disgorged 19 June 2019; low dosage (~6.5 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co, founded 1947, sources Premier & Grand Cru vineyards (Montagne de Reims). Known for long cellaring, solera reserves and ultra-premium vintage releases.