COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Palmer & Co
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Palmer & Co Blanc de Noirs is a non-vintage sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC, crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. The grapes are primarily sourced from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards located in the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Bar, and Vallée de la Marne, with vineyards often featuring north-facing aspects. The cooperative, founded in 1947 by seven winegrowers, now manages 450 hectares of vineyards and is known for its aromatic complexity and refinement. A distinctive aspect of their winemaking is the adaptation of a Solera system for reserve wines, a technique borrowed from the Sherry region.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€68
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-9°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made entirely from black grapes (Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier).
Fact 02
Uses a Solera system for reserve wines, adapted from Jerez.
Fact 03
Ferments larger formats (above Jeroboam) in the final bottle.
Fact 04
Boasts over 5 years of lees aging for added complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Palmer & Co Blanc de Noirs is produced using a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, primarily sourced from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. The winemaking process involves creating a base wine, which is then aged for an extended period, typically around five years, on its lees in chalk cellars. A significant portion of reserve wines, from older vintages, are incorporated into the blend, utilizing a Solera system adapted from Jerez. Larger format bottles undergo their secondary fermentation in the bottle. The house also holds certifications for sustainable viticulture, including Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC).
