2. Champagne Palmer & Co Brut Réserve
Palmer, which is a small growers’ cooperative sourcing grapes from 415 hectares across Champagne, is a gem of a brand, consistently producing wonderful cuvées at accessible prices.
And if one is looking for a reasonably-priced Brut NV, then this is a first-rate choice, particularly if you like – as I do – a toasty style of Champagne, the sort that comes from a more ‘reductive’ approach to winemaking.
Tasted blind this year, it was awarded a Gold medal, placing it above several more illustrious houses with significantly higher retail prices. What more do I need to say?
Approximate retail price for Champagne Palmer & Co Brut Réserve: £32