de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 grainy texture and very long

grainy texture and very long

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

not unctuous but offers very good intensity and snap

The ripe nose of red and dark berry fruit is abundantly laced with earth and floral scents

de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 grainy texture and very longThis 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