Champ Palmer Blanc de Noirs NV (w/o Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Noirs NV (w/o Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships — Best NV Blanc de Noirs 2021; Gold 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022. The Drink Business Awards — Gold 2016 & 2017; Silver 2019 & 2022. International Wine & Spirits Competition — Gold 2018 & 2019. Decanter World Wine Awards — Silver 2018. Critic scores typically 92–93 pts

Tasting Note
Delicate red- and stone-fruit (cherry, peach, apricot) with grapefruit and currant lift, toasty brioche notes, lively acidity, silky texture and a long, vibrant finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, lobster thermidor, roast or truffle chicken, creamy pasta (western); sushi/sashimi, tempura, tandoori prawns, Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes (Asian).

Production Method
Traditional (méthode champenoise). Blend 50/50 Pinot Noir/Meunier, 30–35% reserve wines, aged on lees ~3 years, dosage 6–7 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co (founded 1947, based in Reims) is a large cooperative sourcing Grand & Premier cru sites across Montagne de Reims, Côte des Bars and Vallée de la Marne. Known for ageable, blended cuvées.