Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or 2008 (750ml) Sancerre

Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or 2008 (750ml) SancerreWinemaker Notes This prestige Champagne is composed of upfront, permeating flavors of redcurrant and citrus fruits. A second wave of Pinot Noir offers freshness and a streak of minerality are underpinned by a distinctive chalk signature and acutely delicate smoky finish. This harmonious combination is accentuated with the tropical style Chardonnays from Montgueux. Golden and translucent with striking amber tones. Wonderfully rich, the bubbles form a

36 months for the Tempranillo and 30 months for Garnacha

The Real Review

Size of aging container: 200-500 HL

JS96James SucklingA solid and powerful red with plums

powdery tannins

All of these characters follow through on the palate and

There is very rich fruit on the palate with plums

This wine shows a hint of initial austerity before opening out with rich fruits and structure

and the soils have a higher concentration of clay than marl

Flavors of lemon cream

Part of the wine was

Vigorous and surprisingly persistent bubbles