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Chronothèque Palmes d'Or: Collection of great vintage champagnes by Nicolas Feuillatte

Chronothèque Palmes d'Or: the new collection of great vintage champagnes by Nicolas Feuillatte

“Chronothèque Palmes d’Or”: on sale in our shops in Chouilly and Paris .

Reserved for a select group of enthusiasts, this collection of exceptional Champagne vintages offers a journey through time, showcasing the distinctive character of each harvest in limited-edition bottles.

This first edition, carefully preserved for more than twenty years in Nicolas Feuillatte cellars, highlights the House's rarest vintages (1999, 2000 and 2002).

Each bottle is disgorged, checked and dosed by hand by the House's team of oenologists.

Oenophiles seeking unique sensory experiences will discover an exceptional organoleptic universe imbued with richness and aromatic power. It is an extraordinary tasting experience.

PALMES D’OR CHRONOTHEQUE VINTAGE 1999

The 1999 harvest : The weather was varied and often unpredictable. The annual average temperature was high, and the end of a long summer drought was 'tropical', characterised by strong winds and frequent hailstorms.
The rain at harvest time on 14 September did not affect the healthy and generous harvest, which was notable for its strength and roundness.

Visual Notes : A dress of a daffodil yellow gold, dense and bright.

Olfactory notes : The complex and seductive nose combines gourmet notes of acacia honey and spices (saffron and turmeric) with scents of blond tobacco. On the finish, roasted notes contribute to the olfactory profile of a wine at the beginning of its full development.

Tasting notes : The ample, fleshy and very pleasantly fruity attack (candied apricot) brings a very pleasing taste. The long and warm finish, marked by bitter notes, leaves a feeling of fullness.

Suggested alliances : Spicy dishes with notes of saffron, turmeric; based on chutney or fig.

PALMES D’OR CHRONOTHEQUE 2000 VINTAGE

The 2000 harvest : The year was marked by grueling alternation between cold and rainy periods and hot and stormy ones. The summer was uncertain, gloomy for a long time. The weather miraculously improved in the last days of August. It was this favorable period—continuing uninterruptedly until the end of the harvest—that made this vintage.

Visual Notes : A concentrated, luminous and diaphanous straw yellow color.

Olfactory notes : The nose is expressive, characterized by extraordinary purity and aromatic diversity, expressing iodine and mineral notes to blossom into subtle roasted aromas (mocha). On the finish, we appreciate very light scents of herbal teas: linden and verbena.

Tasting Notes : The wine's presence on the palate is seductive: the freshness of the Chardonnay brings remarkable tension. Refreshing and vibrant, the palate expresses itself with mineral notes, highlighted by a hint of citrus. The saline finish lingers on the taste buds.

Suggested pairings : With shellfish: lobster, crayfish, crab, spider crab, etc.
On cheese-based dishes: gougères, puff pastries, etc.

PALMES D’OR CHRONOTHEQUE VINTAGE 2002

The 2002 harvest : A warm and dry spring, allowing for almost perfect flowering. A summer marked by long periods of sunshine, interspersed with a few cloudy and rainy episodes. Unexpectedly perfect weather a few days before the harvest compensated for the heavy rains of late August and early September. The vines were in good condition and the dehydration of the grapes allowed them to reach new levels of ripeness. The harvest began between September 12 and 28.

Visual notes : A beautiful jewel-yellow color, frank, brilliant and perfectly transparent.

Olfactory Notes : Opening notes of fresh almond and roasted hazelnut, followed by spicy and smoky aromas. This is complemented by the scents of fruit jellies and honey.

Tasting Notes : The wine's presence on the palate is striking: the structure of the Pinot Noir dominates. Dense and perfectly balanced, the palate expresses itself with mineral notes, highlighted by a touch of bourbon vanilla. The finish is long and elegant.

Suggested pairings : With spiced dishes: white pepper, ginger, vanilla and saffron.
On iodized products: oysters, caviar, shellfish, scallops