Champ Palmer Grands Terroirs (Gift Box) 2015

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champ Palmer
Label Name:
 
Grands Terroirs (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Montagne de Reims, Champagne.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 38%, Pinot Meunier 12%.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores and awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Platinum & 97 pts (DWWA World Champion Vintage Brut Blend); Falstaff 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Tim Atkin 93; James Suckling 92; Wine & Spirits 92; Wine Spectator 91; Bettane & Desseauve 92

Tasting Note
Orange blossom, acacia and yellow fruits, evolving to spiced pan‑fried pineapple and tonka. Creamy texture with citrus, brioche and dried fruit; fresh, mineral and persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster in cream sauce, roasted chicken, foie gras, brioche‑based canapés. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, ramen (broth/duck), dim sum.

Production Method
Vintage 2015 from Premier & Grand Crus; vinified in vats, ~6+ years on lees, bottled 16 June 2016; Brut dosage 7 g/L; uses reserve wines.

Vineyard Info
Palmer & Co began in 1947 as an association of grower‑owners in the Montagne de Reims; today it sources from 200+ ha of Premier & Grand Crus and is based in Reims. Known for long lees ageing and reserve soleras.