Tasted from magnum, the latest release of Palmer's NV Brut Réserve is also performing well, offering up notes of citrus oil, honeycomb, nectarine and brioche. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly textured and vibrant, with ripe but racy acids, fine depth at the core and a delicately chalky finish. This is a very good effort from this quality-conscious cooperative.

This lively, lithe Champagne is fresh, showing a citrusy profile of pear, star anise, sliced almond and orchard blossom, with a modest finish. Drink now. 65,000 cases made.