Champ Palmer Blanc de Blancs 1985

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
1985
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims / Côte de Sézanne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
positive vintage notes from Palmer & Co. , Vinmonopolet and merchant listings

Tasting Note
Straw-gold with complex notes of baked apple, citrus peel, toasted almond, buttered brioche, candied yellow fruit and subtle spice. Fresh, concentrated palate with nutty, buttery and citrus flavors and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, creamy poultry, soft-ripened cheeses (Brie, triple-cream). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled scallop with yuzu, crab miso, delicate dim sum.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle fermentation); 100% Chardonnay; extended lees ageing (reported 20–36 years) and low dosage (~5–7.5 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co (founded 1947 by seven growers) is a Reims-based cooperative owning extensive Grand/Premier Cru holdings, known for chardonnay-focused blends and long cellar ageing.