The champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned Grand Cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had Grand Cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately.
So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley & Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III.
Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.
So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley & Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III.
Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.
Palmer & Co Champagne Shipping Within Australia
As with all things in life in the modern age, there is an increased focus on the production methods that precede our enjoyment of the finer things. This is also true where champagne is concerned, and so with customers and connoisseurs alike digging that little bit deeper to better understand the ethical standpoint of those that produce their favourites, it behoves suppliers to seek out suitable choices that not only make the grade but do so without forgoing any quality.
Palmer & Co champagne is one of many house producers here on Emperor Champagne that we are proud to stock not only for their well-established high-end champagne offerings but also for the way that they approach the production process.
At Emperor Champagne, our vast collection of wines are vetted by an expert tasting panel, which includes The Champagne Dame, which ensures that what you receive is of a much higher standard and quality that you will find anywhere else in Australia. Furthermore, our extensive range of cuvées come from an incredible mix of producers, comprised of well-known houses to boutique producers, offering you an incomparable selection.
Palmer & Co’s Progressive, Sustainable Approach
While house Palmer & Co is a well-known and loved brand to those that know their champagne, there is, even more, to love about their production methods. It’s all about time as far as they are concerned. The entire process focuses on slow ageing, which affords the end product that unmistakable aromatic complexity and sense of refinement that champagne lovers turn to time and time again. Non-vintage cuvées age for three years minimum and vintage cuvées age for between six and eight years.
Given that producers depend on nature, this house has undertaken an exhaustive look at sustainability in terms of winegrowing. To this end, they have put an action plan into place to ensure that soil and soil maintenance, treatment of vines, waste management, sustainable protection of vineyards and soil and vine nutrition are all carried out in a manner that best serves the environment, which, of course, ensures the preservation of the integrity of their grapes.
At Emperor Champagne, we stock the following bottles of Palmer and Co, which are ready to ship anywhere in Australia:
- Brut Reserve
- Brut Reserve MAGNUM 1.5 L
- Blanc de Noirs
- Blanc de Blancs
- Brut NV (’96 Base) Jeroboam
- 2005 MAGNUM 1.5 L
Embrace Champagne Culture
Here at Emperor Champagne, we recognise that though champagne is a niche interest, there are substantial numbers of connoisseurs out there with little access to the latest tastes and who wish to expand their knowledge as while deepening their appreciation of the taste.
The Emperor Champagne Club is Australia’s first champagne subscription service and was created to bring champagne connoisseurs together as members of an exclusive club that respects the history and heritage of the craft. This affords members the luxury of rare and interesting champagne delivered every month as well as complimentary Emperor Crystal glassware, exclusive invitations to chic champagne events and discounts in our online store, which will make those Palmer & Co acquisitions even sweeter.
So, for those that are jaded with bog standard champagne served in flutes that do nothing to enhance the taste, and who want to embrace the status and sense of adventure that goes hand-in-hand with access to the best products in the market, look no further than Emperor Champagne.
