Structure
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Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: mineral, baked apple, meadow hay
Palate: apricot, vanilla
One of the few tank method sparkling wines in Sussex, made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Fresh mineral and baked apple on the nose with a hint of meadow hay, then soft apricot and vanilla on the palate and a gentle savoury finish.
What it pairs with
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Antipasti
A tank method fizz is built for easy grazing rather than a formal course. -
Salted popcorn
Balanced acidity and soft fruit make this an uncomplicated aperitif wine. -
Apple tart
Baked apple and vanilla notes echo the dessert without extra sugar.
Facts
- Producer
- Charles Palmer Vineyards · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Oak
- Second fermentation in pressurised tank by the Charmat method rather than in bottle
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- GBP 24 at the cellar door
- Drinking window
- 0-3 from release
Frequently asked about Charles Palmer Charmat
What is the Charmat method?
The second fermentation happens in a sealed pressurised tank rather than in the individual bottle. It keeps primary fruit character and costs less, and is best known from Prosecco.
Is Charmat unusual in England?
Yes. Almost all English sparkling wine is made by the traditional method, so a tank-fermented English fizz like this one, or Plumpton's, is a rarity.
What does Charles Palmer Charmat taste like?
Fresh mineral and baked apple on the nose with a hint of meadow hay, then soft apricot and vanilla on the palate with a gentle savoury finish and balanced acidity.