Name: Champagne Palmer Vintage Collection 1987
Brand: 3364
SKU: CPV1987
Price: 649.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Tasting Notes

A captivating amber hue in the glass, hinting at its depth and complexity. On the nose, it offers a tantalizing array of aromas, including spicy notes of clove and pepper, along with rich tones of cocoa and coffee. Subtle pastry notes of cookie and vanilla add sweetness, complemented by refreshing hints of menthol and eucalyptus, as well as delicate acacia undertones. The palate is characterized by a woody essence intertwined with flavors of dried fruit and figs, further accentuated by mentholated richness.

Vintage Notes

The 1987 vintage was really challenging as we had to contend with a difficult growing season. The growing season encountered considerable difficulties as the summer season was unnaturally wet and cool. Good conditions during the harvest somehow rescued the vintage. Especially our crus located on the east side of the Montagne de Reims area, offered chardonnays with a nice acidity and concentration. The 1987 vintage is therefore rare but offers an unforgettable tasting experience.

The Palmer Champagne house in Reims is one of the newest houses in Champagne—only 75 years old—young enough to still innovate but old enough to have respected heritage. It was founded by seven passionate grower-families, obsessed with producing top-quality and legendary champagne, with the clear vision to create a Grande Marque.

Palmer has holdings of over 500 acres of vineyards in the Montagne de Reims sub-region of Champagne, all of which are Premier or Grand Cru vineyards. With its labyrinthine chalk cellars, deep beneath the streets of Reims, and its wines that spend an extended amount of time on their lees, it’s little wonder why Champagne Palmer cuvées have such orchestral flavors—flavors which are always harmonious and balanced. One of the most unique cuvées in Palmer’s range is the Rosé Solera. Like in Jerez, a solera or “perpetual reserve,” is refreshed every year with an addition of wines from the latest harvest. Each vintage adds a layer of complexity to the final blend, telling a myriad of stories in one bottle.

Champagne Palmer is heavily committed to sustainable winegrowing, focusing on soil and vine nutrition, soil maintenance, treatment of the vines and sustainable protection of the vineyards. La Revue du vin de France, the lauded French wine magazine, bestowed Champagne Palmer the Vinegrowers Group of the Year award at the 13th edition of the RVF Grand Prix. This distinction rewards the commitment of Palmer’s dedicated winegrowers and the excellence of the Palmer & Co wines.

Acidity: N/A
Sugar: 7.3 g/l
PH: N/A
Alcohol content: 12

Vintage: 1987

Style: Sparkling Wine

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Appellation: Montagne de Reims, Champagne

Winemaker: Champagne Palmer