de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 The ripe nose of red

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

A restrained and cool nose combines notes of green apple and pear with those of lemon rind and white flower that

not unctuous but offers very good intensity and snap

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

de Saint-Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2004 The ripe nose of redThis 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