Champagne De Saint Gall Tradition Premier Cru

Enjoy it now, or cellar for several years. No need to decant before serving. Le Tradition is a beautiful golden Champagne, with pungent scents of ripe orchard fruits, citrus and baked goods, such as bread and apple pie. You can also discover the faintest hints of spice, from the 36% of Pinot Noir that makes up this blend. The rest is Chardonnay, and all of the grapes are harvested from Premier Cru plots in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims regions of Champagne. Champagne De Saint Gall is one of Champagne’s premier wineries, located in the picturesque commune of Avize. For over 50 years, it has been a part of Union Champagne, a “cooperative of cooperatives” that forms the backbone of high-quality wine in the Champagne region. De Saint Gall strikes a perfect balance between tradition and technology to create a stunning range of wine from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. On the palate, you can discover a beautiful marriage of those two famous Champagne grapes. Red apple, ginger and cinnamon meet intense notes of pear, shortbread and pure lemon. The finish is long and chalky, and the entire experience is driven by cleansing acidity and delicate bubbles. Despite its name, Le Tradition brings an intriguing new perspective on traditional Champagne. Consider pairing it with vegetable stir-fry dishes or sesame beef.

Price: £33.10 from 8wines UK