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Palmer & Co Collection Vintage 1997 75cl
Palmer & Co Collection Vintage 1997 75cl

Palmer & Co Collection Vintage 1997 75cl

Palmer & Co Collection Vintage 1997 75cl

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    Overview

    Palmer & Co Vintage Collection 1997


    Rare and extraordinary Vintages

    Palmer & Co is one of the very rare champagne houses to have an impressive collection of rare vintages, such as 1989, 1987, 1985, 1979 and 1976. These precious bottles are stored "sur pointe" in the chalky cradle of our cellars.

    The very long maturing period of these exceptional wines confers on them a rare degree of complexity and richness while at the same time preserving their remarkable freshness.

    Vintage Collection wines are all 100% Grand and Premier Grand Crus vineyards in the Montagne de Reims.  

    Tasting Notes:
    Full and forward nose showing a lot of fruit, ripe apples, pineapple, limes and loads of creamy custard with great balance on the palate; dried fruits apricots, dried lime and pineapple come through with nuttiness and underlying butteriness like in flaky pasty. Beautifully balanced, full and elegant.

    Collection Vintage 1997 is animated by a vibrant and very clear freshness.

    Date of Cellaring:
    1st June 1998

    Weather Conditions:
    The year began with arctic temperatures that were followed by spring frosts, then by a series of storms that included hail. The critical stages of the vine's development were disrupted by rain. Good conditions at flowering and a very hot month of August were most beneficial, producing high sugar levels together with prominent acidity. 

    A special mention for Pinot Noir and Meunier from the Montagne de Reims which allowed the production of an outstanding vintage. 

    Blend:
    53% Chardonnay
    24% Pinot Noir
    23% Meunier

    Grand Crus:
    Mailly, Verzenay
    Premier Crus:
    Trépail, Villers-Marmery, Ludes, Rilly-la-Montagne,
    Chigny-les-Roses

    Dosage:
    5.2g/l

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