Nicolas Feuillatte
Champagne Palmes d'Or Brut Rosé Intense Vintage 2006
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Rosè Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Bottle ageing for 6–10 years before being released for sale. |
- Vintage and style: Brut rosé sparkling wine vintage 2006, Palmes d’Or cuvée
- Grapes and origin: 100% Pinot Noir from Bouzy Grand Cru and Les Riceys, France
- Method: Traditional Method from saignée, with ageing of 6–10 years in bottle
- Tasting notes: Cherry, blueberry, blood orange and sweet spices; persistent finish
- Pairings: Serve at 6–9 °C; perfect with shellfish, fish, white meats and Comté
Description
What kind of wine it is
Palmes d’Or Rosé Brut by Nicolas Feuillatte represents the prestige Champagne of the house, characterised by a clear and intense aromatic profile. To the eye, it reveals a silky texture, enhanced by a fine and light perlage that creates a compact mousse. The bouquet expresses aromas of red and black fruits, including wild cherry, blueberry and blackcurrant, accompanied by hints of blood orange and spicy notes of cinnamon, vanilla and liquorice. On the palate, the elegance of Pinot Noir is revealed in a full and balanced sip, where freshness leads to a long and persistent finish in perfect Brut style.
Where it comes from
The origin of this wine lies in the Champagne region, reflecting the richness of the French terroir. The grapes come from a meticulous selection in the vineyards of Bouzy, renowned for their Grand Cru classification, and from the renowned area of Les Riceys. This blend gives the glass a unique expressiveness and remarkable structural depth. Produced in Chouilly, the character of these areas emerges clearly, enhancing the qualities of the grape variety to offer a rosé with a strong personality, true to the region’s historic vocation.
How it is produced
Production follows the strict rules of the Traditional Method, using the rosé de saignée technique. The process involves a brief maceration on the skins to extract the bright copper-pink colour and a solid phenolic structure. After fermentation and the prise de mousse, the wine rests on the lees for a long ageing in the bottle that can last from six to ten years. The result is a sip with a velvety texture, dominated by notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices, with a fine effervescence that completes its sensory profile.
History and Curiosities
The Palmes d’Or Rosé Vintage Brut 2006 by Nicolas Feuillatte is the absolute icon of the Maison, created to celebrate an extraordinary vintage in the Champagne region. This prestigious cuvée enhances the pure Pinot Noir, the result of meticulous selection from the renowned vineyards of Bouzy and Les Riceys. Aged in the bottle for almost a decade under the supervision of oenologist David Henault, this Champagne expresses a sensual charm and an excellent ageing potential. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2006
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Oenologist: David Henault
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagnes draw their energy and refinement from a remarkable variety of crus sublimated by the delicate art of blending, reflecting the balance, finesse and freshness of this unique land. Our cuvées originate from a great variety of perfectly ripe grapes, vinified by cru or cru zone and by grape variety, as well as from a rigorous selection of Premiers and Grands Crus. The mosaic of various soils gives shape to these nuanced Champagnes. Read more
| Name | Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Palmes d'Or Brut Rosè Intense Vintage 2006 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Nicolas Feuillatte |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Palmes d’Or Rosé Vintage Brut 2006 by Nicolas Feuillatte is the absolute icon of the Maison, created to celebrate an extraordinary vintage in the Champagne region. This prestigious cuvée enhances the pure Pinot Noir, the result of meticulous selection from the renowned vineyards of Bouzy and Les Riceys. Aged in the bottle for almost a decade under the supervision of oenologist David Henault, this Champagne expresses a sensual charm and an excellent ageing potential. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Bouzy and Les Riceys, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Traditional method; rosé de saignée (bleeding) with a short maceration on the skins |
| Wine making | Metodo classico; rosé de saignée (salasso) con breve macerazione sulle bucce; affinamento in bottiglia 6–10 anni prima della commercializzazione. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing for 6–10 years before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |