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welcome
to a whole new focus
It’s been a long gestation, but www.kaaren-palmer-champagne is now born, and slowly growing. In addition there’s a new facebook page, Kaaren Palmer Champagne, plus the usual other social media accounts, Instagram and Twitter.
The website has been populated with new and updated information, some of which is derived from the Galaxy Guides website, which is still operational, should you happen to want to look for an old posting, such as Only A Day in Champagne.
On the new website EVENTS is frequently updated. Use the top navigation with the drop down from MORE to find champagne education, books, videos and useful websites. Under CHAMPAGNE, you’ll discover sections on serving, storing, accompaniments, plus Houses and co-operatives. An updated list of growers and their contact details, together with local distributors, will be published in the future.
Meanwhile, there’s plentiful news, much champagne has been tasted, and champagne events attended.
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Tyson Stelzer
is hosting some great events.
At the Charles Heidsieck soirée at Musque in the Barossa Valley..from the left Megan Nunn, Jody Rolfe, Kaaren Palmer, Tyson Stelzer, Sara Underdown, Kevin Palmer. Image courtesy Sara Underdown.
We loved his Charles Heidsieck soirée at Musque in the Barossa Valley and the special visit from Fabrice Rosset from Deutz. Many exceptional Deutz champagnes were served, including the new single-vineyard 2010 Hommage à William Deutz Parcelles d'Aÿ, about which you might like to read more.
For all upcoming events, please regularly check
Kaaren Palmer Champagne News and Events
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drinking now
Hugues Godmé Les Champs St Martin 2007, from a single very choice vineyard, is among the range of excellent biodynamic champagnes from Hugues Godmé. It drinks as a cuvée de prestige, as does the Sous Bois. I just wish that we had more. The 2008 version in comparison is tightly coiled, and needs another three years in the cellar before we open a second bottle. The range of champagnes on offer means that you can enjoy single grape varieties, and then check out how they work in a blend. Available from Nick’s
Tasting Notes
Hugues Godmé Grand Cru Sous Bois (Verzy and Verzenay)
A blend of 5 harvests (40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir; 30% 2009, 30% 2008, 20% 2007, 10% 2006, 10% 2005; 50% first fermentation in traditional 225L champagne barrels, while 30% underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; no fining or filtering, disgorged April, 2016 with dosage 4g/L.
A light, lemon colour with plentiful and persistent fine bead, the nose is seductive and complex. After a general impression of fruit-studded brioche dough, cooked and fresh fruits such as apples, pears and yellow peaches soon appear, followed by mint and tobacco hints. Structurally tied closely to the aromas, the mouth istense and salivating, with a long, dry finish of parallel complexities. A luminous and outstanding example of superb drinking.
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