Champagne Palmer & Co – Brut Reserve NV – Brut

Quite a youthful appearance here, I would say sparkling wine with a medium deep straw colour, slight hint of green, indicating a certain youth. Quite fine, but vivid bubbles. Fine nose, I really like this one, I get some toasted notes, like roasted nuts. There is a slight hint of minerality, yellow fruity flavours, almost exotic, but not overripe in anyway, like fresh pineapple, mango, peach and ripe citrus. Good bite on the palate, I would talk about a lighter towards medium body style. Good flavour intensity here. I really like that yellow fruit, just about ripe, underlined by vital refreshing acidity there. The mousse is also well integrated adding a fine creaminess to the mid-palate. There is a certain complexity as well, I like those slightly toasted notes. I do not think that this has dealt with any oak, but it just has some ageing on the lees. Really refreshing and crisp finish, good persistence. I have no clue what this is, but I must say I really like it. Very vinous style, good character in more finely defined, precise, fresh style. Very good drinkability today, but doubtless good potential for aging.

Tasted by the Best Sommelier of the World, Andreas Larsson.