2005
GALA Millésime Red

Brut, Champagne
SKU: 1JCGAVR305
$225
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$180.00 Member Price*
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Description

For the celebratory occasions in life: anniversaries, birthdays, promotions – or the simple joie de vivre – there is no better way to highlight these exceptional instances than with a bottle of bubbles.

Please note that this is an imported wine and cannot legally be shipped to GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, OH, SD, VA or WV

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

Pale yellow color.

Aroma: 

This 2005 vintage champagne glistens with a golden reflection as bubbles dance up the middle of the glass. 

Palate: 

In a complex year with a hard winter, this particular vintage thrived in optimal conditions before the harvest making a significant and high-quality wine. The complex nose is fruity, gourmet, and filled with white fruit notes. Citrus and ripe fruits of Mirabelle plum provide beautiful structure to delight the palate sip after sip.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

Brut, Champagne - Past • Present • Future After initial separate fermentation, the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were blended to highlight elegant flavors and subtle oak notes. Grape Variety: Chardonnay from Sézannais; Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. This wine was digorged in May 2022 and is being released at peak maturity after being aged on the lees for 15 years. Tirage Date: November 2006; Dosage: Brut; (0-12 g/L)

Tech Notes
  • Variety:
    • 60% Chardonnay
    • 40% Pinot Noir
  • Terroir:
    • Chardonnay from Sézannais
    • Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs.
  • dosage 0-12g/L
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Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Mushroom Risotto, light fish dishes
Cheese & Nuts:
light cream cheeses
Sauces:
Cream Sauces – butter
Desserts:
Bittersweet Chocolate Desserts such as Flourless Chocolate Cake or Soufflé

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