Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d’Or Brut Champagne-

Palmes d’Or is the prestige cuvee of Nicolas Feuillatte — the house’s flagship Champagne and its most refined expression. If you’re looking for a bottle to mark a milestone, this is it: a serious, age-worthy Champagne in an instantly recognisable, sculpted bottle that makes a statement before the cork is even pulled.

The blend is built from roughly equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced largely from Grand Cru villages of the Champagne region — Chardonnay for finesse and citrus lift, Pinot Noir for structure and depth. After extended ageing on the lees in the cellar, it pours golden with amber glints and a fine, persistent stream of bubbles.

On the nose it’s generous and layered: fresh white fruits, dried almond and apricot with a hint of spice. The palate opens with redcurrant and citrus, then unfolds into fig, grilled hazelnut and yellow stone fruit, all underpinned by a distinctive chalky minerality and a delicate smoky note. The finish is long, fresh and saline — the hallmark of a true prestige Champagne.

Serve it well chilled in a flute or white-wine glass to let the aromatics show. Stunning on its own as a celebration pour, it also pairs beautifully with oysters, fine seafood, or simple canapes. A bottle worthy of the moment.