# Palmer & Co Vintage Brut (2016)

- **Producer:** Palmer & Co
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €42
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, apple, peach, lemon, pastry, brioche, biscuit, hazelnut, almond, honey

## About this wine

Palmer & Co Vintage Brut 2016 is a white sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC in France. The producer, Palmer & Co, was established in 1947 by a group of seven winegrowers who combined their Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. The house is recognized for its philosophy of extended aging for its wines. The 2016 vintage presented significant climatic challenges in Champagne, including frost, mildew, hail, drought, and sunburn, which impacted yields but are noted to have produced wines of elegance. The specific blend for this vintage is noted as 44% Pinot Noir and 56% Chardonnay with a dosage of 6.9 g/l. The wine was disgorged in 2022.

## Interesting facts

- Founded by seven growers pooling their best vineyards.
- Known for aging wines longer than legally required.
- 2016 vintage faced significant climatic challenges.
- Disgorged in 2022 after extended lees aging.

## Food pairing

The wine's refined acidity and medium+ body cut through richer dishes, while its complexity complements delicate seafood and earthy flavors like truffles. The subtle fruit notes can also bridge with creamy textures.

## Wine making process

Palmer & Co Vintage Brut 2016 is produced using the traditional Champagne method. The grapes are sourced from vineyards across the Champagne region, with a significant proportion from Grand and Premier Crus. The 2016 vintage required careful selection due to challenging climatic conditions. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes extended aging on its lees, a practice that Palmer & Co emphasizes to develop complexity and texture. Vintage bottles are typically aged for 5-8 years, and the 2016 Vintage Brut was disgorged in 2022. The dosage for this vintage is 6.9 g/l.