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De Saint Gall

Le Sélection Champagne Blend

Lovely, tight mousse, tiny bubbles, nice complexity, long, lingering finish, very nice!! — 7 months ago

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Riporta

Puglia Primitivo

Wil
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Gall en Gall — 8 months ago

De Saint Gall

Brut Tradition Premier Cru Champagne Chardonnay

12.5% abv. I like it very much. Not too “champagne “ but nicely “ champagne “ and have some blanc de blanc feel to it. — 5 months ago

De Saint Gall

Brut Blanc de Blancs Millésime Champagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2017

Champagne De Saint-Gall – Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru / 2017
AOC Champagne – Côte des Blancs, France 🇫🇷

Overview
An exquisite vintage Champagne crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from the Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger). A true Blanc de Blancs Millésimé that highlights chalky soils and the finesse of Chardonnay at its purest.

Aromas & Flavors
Elegant and crystalline with notes of lemon curd, white peach, and crisp green apple. Layered hints of toasted brioche, almond cream, and chalk dust reveal the depth of its terroir. Subtle floral touches of acacia and jasmine add refinement.

Mouthfeel
Precise, linear, and mineral-driven. A fine mousse delivers freshness with vibrant acidity, while a creamy mid-palate rounds into a long, saline finish. This is Côte des Blancs chalk elegance in liquid form.

Food Pairings
Classic: Oysters on the half shell 🦪, caviar, or fresh sashimi. Sole meunière, scallops with beurre blanc, or a delicate goat cheese. Perfect aperitif but also brilliant with lobster or truffle risotto.

Verdict
A benchmark Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, showcasing finesse, purity, and aging potential. The 2017 vintage may not be the most powerful, but it shines in precision, elegance, and terroir expression, an absolute classic for Chardonnay lovers.

Did You Know?
De Saint-Gall is a growers’ cooperative, representing some of Champagne’s most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards. Their Côte des Blancs Chardonnay supply is so highly regarded that even some of the top Champagne houses buy grapes from them.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: This wine sings of chalk and citrus purity, if you love laser-focused Champagne, this one is unforgettable. Cheers!
— 7 months ago

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De Saint Gall

de Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

Champagne AOC – Côte des Blancs / France 🇫🇷
Grape: 100% Chardonnay N/V Edition

Overview
A Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs sourced exclusively from the Côte des Blancs, where chalk-rich soils and cool climate define Chardonnay with precision and finesse. Produced by Union Champagne (Avize), this cuvée emphasizes purity, balance, and terroir transparency rather than overt power or heaviness.

A classic, elegant expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay, refined, measured, and quietly confident.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh lemon zest, green apple, and white peach open the nose, followed by subtle brioche, almond pastry, and delicate chalky minerality. Hints of citrus blossom and crushed oyster shell add lift and complexity without overwhelming the profile.

Mouthfeel
Fine, persistent mousse with a clean, linear palate. Bright acidity provides energy and structure, while the mid-palate remains silky and poised. The brioche notes stay restrained, allowing freshness and mineral tension to lead. Elegant, polished, and very well-balanced.

Food Pairings
Oysters, scallop crudo, sashimi, sushi, caviar, grilled sole, or soft triple-cream cheeses. Also excellent as a refined aperitif.

Verdict
A solid and balanced Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs that delivers purity and elegance over showmanship. Subtle, precise, and beautifully composed, a Champagne that rewards attention and suits those who appreciate finesse and restraint. Check my other review for the same style but a 2017 vintage edition! Cheers!🥂

Did You Know?
Champagne De Saint-Gall is produced by Union Champagne in Avize, one of the historic Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs, a region globally revered for producing the most refined Chardonnay in Champagne.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A textbook Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru — pure, elegant, and quietly expressive. Subtle brioche, lovely aromatics, and a graceful finish make this a consistently satisfying choice.
— 5 months ago

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De Saint Gall

de Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Vanilla and citrus in the nose with citrus and apple in the palate. Paired well with prosciutto and hard aged white cheese, which enhanced the citrus. — 10 months ago