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Wine Description
The Story
This Blanc de Blancs cuvée of incomparable purity is based on Chardonnay, mainly from the magnificent vineyards of Trépail and Villers-Marmery.
These Premiers Crus from the Montagne de Reims area, recognised for their elegance and freshness, are blended in a perfect accord with delicately fruity Chardonnay from the Côte de Sézanne.
This crystalline champagne exudes subtle aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers and almonds. Fresh and silky...
Wine Information
Presentation of the Cuvée
Champagne Palmer elaborates from the only white grape-variety, the Chardonnay, a marvelous cuvée of "blanc de blancs ", always echoing an exceptional year (always a vintage one). A pure composition in its most expressive style.
The delicate Chardonnay grapes come from two Grands terroirs giving this champagne an amazing, fine and harmonious expression.
The first big region representing the major part of the cuvee...
Vintage 2006
A cold winter and springtime frosts laid the foundations for this vintage of abundant yields (12,997 kg/ha). Uneventful flowering was followed by exceptionally hot and sunny weather, which lasted until August. A dank August left producers fearful but fortunately warm, bright conditions in September redressed the balance. Harvest commenced on September 9th, producing grapes high in sugar level but notably low on acidity. The general health of t...
