PALMER & CO CHAMPAGNE FRANCE 1999

After a relatively mild winter, bud break was particularly early and, despite very few spring frosts, a slowdown was observed at the end of April.
The heat of May promoted vine growth and full bloom took place on June 11 for chardonnay and June 14 for the pinot noir. After a pause in June, it was very hot in July and August and the beginning of ripening was observed from August 5. The clusters were heavy and numerous. Harvesting started September 15th in sunny conditions. Clusters were
remarkably healthy.