Palmer & Co Brut Reserve NV Champagne: Effervescent Excellence
Champagne 12% ABV ABV Palmer & Co
25 February 2026
Bit pricey for what it is
The wine shop guy recommended this and it's fine, perfectly nice champagne. But pushing £47 for a non-vintage? I've had Crémants at half the price that I enjoyed just as much. The lemony finish is nice though.
17 February 2026
Keeps getting better in the glass
Tip: don't rush this one. First couple of sips were nice enough but after 10 minutes in the glass it really opened up — lemon curd, fresh bread, nectarine. The finish goes on forever. Really impressed for a NV champagne.
4 February 2026
New Year's Eve winner
Bought this for NYE and it was a massive hit. Really creamy with a lovely bready thing going on, and the bubbles are super fine. At £47 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth it for a celebration.
30 January 2026
Good intro to proper champagne
I'm still learning about wine but I'm trying to move beyond prosecco. This felt like a proper step up — much more complex with bread and stone fruit flavours. The acidity keeps it fresh and easy to drink. Will definitely explore more champagne now.
24 December 2025
Reliable crowd-pleaser
Had this on a restaurant menu and liked it enough to track down a bottle. It's a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier and you can tell there's some complexity going on. Nice peachy nose, creamy palate. Not life-changing but I'd happily order it again.
23 December 2025
Solid champagne, nothing flashy
Good honest champagne. You get that classic toasty flavour with some nice fruit — I got peach and something like nectarine. It's well made but I wouldn't say it blew my mind for the price.
9 November 2025
Perfect dinner party champagne
Served this at a dinner party and got loads of compliments. It's got this gorgeous bready, almost pastry-like quality and a really long finish. Three of my friends asked me where I got it. Goes brilliantly with nibbles and starters.
15 October 2025
Absolutely loved this
Picked this up for my wife's birthday and wow. The balance between the fruity and toasty bits is just spot on, and there's this chalky dryness at the end that keeps you going back for another sip. One of the best champagnes I've had under £50.