Palmer & Co Champagne 2012

A$160.00

 

A$152.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Region/Country
Champagne, France
Rating
98 points

Description

In 1947, seven well-established and visionary winegrowers came together in a joint quest for ultimate perfection and founded Champagne Palmer & Co. The founders bought the cellars of a Champagne House in Reims in 1959. Over the years, the cooperative has spread past Reims and now owns an impressive 450 hectares of vineyards, over 200 of which are classified Grand and Premier Crus.

Palmer & Co's vintage is always a subtle association between a particular climatic year and the Palmer style. Consisting exclusively of Grand and Premier Crus from the Montagne de Reims area, this champagne of rare complexity also has the typical charming elegance of Palmer & Co.
The 2012 weather has been hallmarked by many as very challenging but has created some stunning Champagne. Relatively low yields due to various weather conditions throughout the year. The winter months brought some frosts and hail which damaged the early stages of bud burst. August and September were mostly dry very warm and this helped rescue and give the grapes a stunning maturity.


54% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir

Rating

Score
98 points
Reviewer
Decanter
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Review

Nougat, pine nuts, almond and verbena on the nose; grip and a phenolic subtext, slate and stone fruit; rigour and potential tease us with a beguiling persuasion. A complete wine with exceptional length.

Specifications

Closure
Cork, cage and foil
Serving Temp.
7-10 °C
Alcohol
12%
Cellar until
Now - 2029
Food pairing
Pairs well with finely sliced Bellota ham, smoked salmon, chicken and spring vegetable samosas, grilled red mullet, assorted cheese and red berry fruit zabaglione.

Tasting Profile

Nose
On the nose, lots of ripe orchard fruits and citrus tones with hints of tropical fruit. The long lees aging gives a round and full mid-palate with a chalky texture, lots of citrus and peach and pineapple and hints of red berries. Fresh and surprisingly forward like most of the 2012's

Palmer & Co Champagne 2012

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