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Palmes d'Or 2009 Brut

An exceptional vintage

Palmes d'Or 2009 Brut

  • 50% chardonnay
  • 50% pinot noir

Elaboration

An equal part-blend of two iconic Champagne grape varieties, Palmes d’Or Brut is the unique alliance of the most expressive grapes from a single harvest year and the mastery of Chief
Winemaker Guillaume Roffiaen.
For this high-ranking head-to-head, the Grand Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims enter the ring. Selected for their freshness,
elegant, gossamer-light, distinguished Chardonnays from Avize, Oger, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger vie with fleshy, broad-shouldered Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, Tours-sur-Marne, Aÿ-Champagne, Verzy and Verzenay.
For longer than a decade, a silent confrontation between grape variety and birthplace has been at play. In this subtle battle, where each grape seeks
to shape its strength and character, the diplomatic Chardonnay from the south of the Appellation enters the field.
Elegant and refined, Chardonnay from Montgueux is the obvious mediator in this discord. Bringing greater soul to this prestige cuvée, its unusual
exotic fruit flavours temper acidity and impart harmony and balance to the heart of this dual.

Rosé de Saignée, 100% Pinot Noir, a blend of the delicately spicy Grands Crus of Bouzy and the intense fruitiness of Les Riceys.

Aged in the cellar for nearly ten years.

Excellent aging potential.

Tasting Notes

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An equal part-blend of two iconic Champagne grape varieties, Palmes d’Or Brut is the unique alliance of the most expressive grapes from a single harvest year and the mastery of Chief
Winemaker Guillaume Roffiaen.
For this high-ranking head-to-head, the Grand Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims enter the ring. Selected for their freshness, elegant, gossamer-light, distinguished
Chardonnays from Avize, Oger, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger vie with fleshy, broad-shouldered Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, Tours-sur-Marne, Aÿ-Champagne, Verzy and Verzenay.
For longer than a decade, a silent confrontation between grape variety and birthplace has been at play. In this subtle battle, where each grape seeks to shape its strength and character, the
diplomatic Chardonnay from the south of the Appellation enters the field.
Elegant and refined, Chardonnay from Montgueux is the obvious mediator in this discord. Bringing greater soul to this prestige cuvée, its unusual exotic fruit flavours temper acidity and
impart harmony and balance to the heart of this dual.

  • Appearance: Pale gold, with lively, delicate bubbles forming an exquisite ribbon in the glass.
  • Nose: Notes of ripe white fruit and a mineral edge. As the wine opens in the glass, creamy, pastry aromas, reminiscent of spring honey.
  • Palate: Generous offering intense, appealing spicy notes, together with fig, hazelnut and fresh nuts. Savoury flavours of vine peach and apricot. A renewed wave of freshness and saline
    character on the finish.

The year 2009: a solar vintage.

An iconic cuvée from Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, expressing quintessential House style, Palmes
d’Or Brut is only revealed through the prism of the vintage, and only when an exceptional harvest year comes along to enhance its primary qualities.
A timeless wine instilling extreme emotion, its texture and flavours are of great finesse.
In the wake of the 2008 vintage, which was one of the coolest of the last 14 years, the 2009 season launched with a hard winter scarred by severe frosts. The water deficit of previous months was tempered by a mild April.
In spring, the soils quenched their thirst on heavy rains amid frequent storms. Summer will be remembered for a very sunny, dry and hot August, creating the ideal environment for the grapes to ripen to perfection. The harvest in mid-September enjoyed excellent conditions. The exceptional level of quality can be attributed to the Grand Cru-classified chalk terroirs which played a crucial role as a natural regulator, offering refuge and balance in the face of a fluctuating climate.

Food Pairings

With its complex structure and supreme finesse, this fine wine from Champagne is a heavenly match to refined dishes.

  • Fish: turbot, sea bass
  • scallops
  • Meat: white meats or foie gras.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vintage champagne ?

A vintage champagne is made exclusively from grapes harvested in a single, exceptional year. Unlike non-vintage champagnes, which are blends of wines from several years, these bottles capture the unique essence and reflect the climatic characteristics of their year, offering depth and aromatic complexity that evolve over time.

These bottles are, by definition, rarer.

How long can champagne be stored?

Unlike some wines, champagne is not designed to age indefinitely. However, certain bottles can be kept for several years under optimal conditions.

  • Non-vintage champagne: This type of champagne is generally ready to drink as soon as it is purchased and can be kept for around 2 to 3 years without any loss of quality.
  • Vintage champagne: These champagnes, produced from a single exceptional harvest year, have a longer aging potential. They can be stored for 5 to 10 years, or even longer, depending on the initial aging time of the cuvée.

In both cases, it is important to consume the champagne before its quality begins to decline. The delicate aromas and effervescence can diminish over time, even under the best conditions.

How should I store my bottle of champagne?


To preserve your champagne quality, it is important to store it away from light, at a constant temperature (ideally between 10°C and 12°C). Storing bottles horizontally is ideal to ensure that the cork remains in contact with the liquid.

A well-ventilated cellar with a humidity level between 70% and 85% is the best option.

At what temperature and how should champagne be served?

Depending on when you plan to drink it, the ideal temperature ranges from 7 to 12 degrees Celsius. For an aperitif, a cool temperature of between 7 and 8 degrees is best. For meals, a temperature between 10 and 12 degrees is fine.

Serving champagne: hold the bottle by the base and pour the champagne gently in several stages if necessary. Ideally, champagne should be served in a specific glass, such as our "Absolu" glass.

A responsible style

About your bottle


We invite you to learn more about your bottle, its composition, recycling, and our recommendations for informed consumption.

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Dosage for Champagnes

This process involves adding sugar and reserve wines at the time of disgorging, with the amount of sugar varying according to the desired champagne category (from Brut to Demi-Sec). At Nicolas Feuillatte, the choice of wine is essential because it adds the finishing touch to the cuvée, balancing it and allowing its texture and tone to be adjusted.

This wine will always be adapted to the cuvée to guarantee its unique style.

Cork recycling

We collect corks to recycle them into acoustic and thermal insulation panels. The proceeds from the sale of the corks help to finance the integration of people with disabilities.

Sustainable viticulture

We are committed to supporting and helping our member winegrowers develop sustainable viticulture. Since 1998, we have been offering our member winegrowers a free technical viticulture advisory service to inform them about and support them in adopting new, environmentally friendly techniques.

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