Nicolas Feuillatte 1997 Grande Cuvee Palmes d’Or ($245)

Max on January 9th, 2007 in $30 +, Champagne, Cork, Medium-bodied

Nicolas Feuillatte 1997 Grande Cuvee Palmes d

For those looking to really splash out on Valentine’s (or are really in the doghouse), then consider indulging in a bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte’s flagship Champagne, the 1997 Grande Cuvee Palmes d’Or. Amazingly youthful and made only in selected vintages, this 50/50 blend of chardonnay and pinot noir is blessed with a fresh, lively nose full of forward fruit flavours with a hint of pastry goodness. In the mouth, the chardonnay dominates, with crisp green apple and citrus flavours coming to the fore while those aged bready characters lurk further towards the back of the mouth. A great tart finish serves as an exclaimation mark to this stellar, tightly-knit wine. Be wary: this wine comes in one very dangerous looking bottle not dissimilar in appearance to a medieval mace, so I suggest being on your very, VERY best behaviour when opening a bottle of this. www.feuillatte.com

Comments

Cam Wheeler
Posted on 9th January, 2007

Isn’t this closer to $175ish?

Haven’t had much joy with 97s so far, although I haven’t tried this one yet and it sounds pretty nice from your description.

Max Veenhuyzen
Posted on 9th January, 2007

Thanks for the message Cam – I contacted the wine’s Australian agents who have informed me that the wine’s price tag is $245. The changes have been made!

‘Twas a great wine and was tasted in the same bracket as the ’95 Duval Leroy, ’95 Charles Hiedsieck Blnc de Millionaires, ’96 Taittinger, Laurent Perrier Grand Siecke and ’98 Dom and not a drop was out of place.

Cam Wheeler
Posted on 9th January, 2007

Are you going to do a writeup/impression of the others? I’ve got Champagne seriously on the mind at the moment after a couple of amazing bottles toward the end of last year!

Max Veenhuyzen
Posted on 10th January, 2007

For sure mate, looks like this week has taken on a very impromptu Champagne theme!

GW
Posted on 20th January, 2007

I did a lunch and tasting of the whole range from this house a month or so ago. Not written it up yet. Really liked the Diva but really really liked the 99 vintage standard wine.
GW

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