Champ Palmer Blanc de Blancs NV (Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs NV (Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Montagne de Reims (Villers‑Marmery, Trépail) with some Côte de Sézanne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay (100%)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable mentions and awards: DWWA 96 pts (Gold) and IWSC high scores cited for this cuvée; Palmer Blanc de Blancs named World Champion Classic Blanc de Blancs (CSWWC); strong reviews from Wine Advocate and James Suckling

Tasting Note
Crisp, pure Chardonnay: citrus, white flowers, almond and orchard-fruit notes, fine persistent mousse, bright acidity, chalky minerality and a silky, precise palate with a long, tangy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, smoked salmon, sushi, tempura, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (Brie, Camembert). Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi, delicate dim sum, steamed lobster with ginger, light Thai fish dishes, tempura.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise) with bottle secondary fermentation; extended lees ageing (circa 5 years), disgorged and finished as Brut. Malolactic fermentation has been used in some cuvées.

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co (founded 1947 by seven grower‑families) sources Chardonnay from predominantly Premier Cru Montagne de Reims sites (Villers‑Marmery, Trépail) plus Côte de Sézanne; known for Premier/Grand Cru holdings and sustainable viticulture.