de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 crushed and pressed to 100%

crushed and pressed to 100% new Bordelais oak

It's as though the Clos de Bèze and Chambertin have switched places in 2006 as here the nose is positively kaleidoscopic with a huge range of aromas and spice elements along with a hint of menthol

Hint of ginger beer on the nose

000 bottles were released (and the glass weight used on this wine and the other cru selections is on the heavy side)

de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 crushed and pressed to 100%This is a beautifully mature Champagne, with ripe Chardonnay from the Ctes de Blancs now just hinting at toastiness. The wine's freshness is still apparent so that the balance with maturity is just right. Drink this fine wine now, but also age. Roger Voss