Palmer & Co

Grands Terroirs 2012 | Magnum 150cl - Box

Description

The Grands Terroirs cuvée, presented here in magnum, is the historic signature of Palmer & Co. It is a singular expression of the quintessence of the Montagne de Reims Premiers and Grands Crus in exceptional years.

2012 was characterized by a rainy spring and a gloomy start to summer. But from mid-August onwards, summer set in in Champagne, bringing very dry weather and warm temperatures right up to the end of the harvest. Yields for the 2012 harvest were relatively modest, helping to produce concentrated wines.

Grands Terroirs 2012 is composed of 49% Pinot Noir, 46% Chardonnay and a touch of Meunier with 5%. The grapes come from the Grands Crus of Mailly and Verzenay and the Premiers Crus of Trépail, Villers-Marmery, Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses and Rilly-la-Montagne. All these Montagne de Reims terroirs bring different facets to the wine, thanks to their specific characteristics.

The nose reflects the pure Palmer & Co style, with fruity notes of preserved lemon and dried fruit, toasted pine nuts and caramelized hazelnuts. The bouquet then evolves towards honeyed, slightly spicy aromas of candied ginger and pastries.

The palate is both delicate and generous, marked by notes of saline minerality. It reveals aromas of lemon tart, pomelo and yuzu. The silky body completes a superb balance between generosity and tension.

Palmer & Co's Grands Terroirs 2012 is a great champagne that will leave a lasting impression with its amplitude and incredible balance.