2012
GALA Ultra Gold

Brut, Champagne
SKU: 1JCGAGD312
$140
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$112.00 Member Price*
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Description

Tech Sheet to Come Soon -

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: 50% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. Region: Champagne – Grand cru Chardonnay vineyards, 1er Cru Pinot Noir Vineyards.

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

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

A pale-yellow color with golden tones.

Aroma: 

An elegant and complex nose with white fruits, banana and lemon aromas.

Palate: 

The 2012 GALA Brut offers a well-structured palate with hints of gingerbread, almond and brioche notes, resulting in a delicious and harmonious finish.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

The 2012 growing season in Champagne offered a dry and warm summer that brought grapes to a high level of maturity.

Tech Notes

Winemaking Notes:

  • Chardonnay is fermented once in second use Burgundy oak barrels.
  • Pinot Noir is fermented in stainless steel.
  • dosage 8g/L
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Mushroom Risotto, light fish dishes
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses. Goat cheese