COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage (NV)
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Palmer & Co
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Palmer & Co Brut Reserve is a non-vintage Champagne from the Champagne AOC in France. The producer, Palmer & Co, was established in 1947 by seven winegrowers and cultivates vineyards across 450 hectares, with a significant portion classified as Grand and Premier Crus, primarily in the Montagne de Reims. A distinctive aspect of this Champagne is its significant use of reserve wines, with some undergoing aging via a Solera system. The wine undergoes extended lees aging, contributing to its complexity and maturity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Uses a Solera system for some reserve wines, a technique borrowed from Sherry.
Fact 02
Vineyards span 450 hectares, with over 200 classified as Grand and Premier Crus.
Fact 03
Awarded 'World Champion Brut NV' at the CSWWC in 2020.
Fact 04
Bottle aging typically lasts 3-4 years, magnums 6-8 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Palmer & Co Brut Reserve is produced using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The grapes are sourced from various terroirs, with a significant proportion from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with a portion potentially undergoing malolactic fermentation. Secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, followed by an extended period of aging on lees. A key technique employed is the blending of reserve wines, some of which are aged using a Solera system. The dosage is typically between 6.5 to 9 g/L.
