Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(approx. 32 Euros per bottle)
Located in Pouillon, in Massif de Saint Thierry, in the heart of the Petite Montagne de Reims area, on approx. 5 hectares of age-old vineyard (41 years and older), cultivated using environmentally friendly methods and consisting of 85% Pinot Meunier, 10% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir, the Champagne House of Bourdaire-Gallois has produced and sold quality Champagne since 2002.
Original
and well designed, predominantly red.
Appearance :
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Pale gold with green glints
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Fine, abundant perlage
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Subtle bead
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Crystal clear
Nose :
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Continually evolving, elusive and mischievous, thanks
to a minimal sulphur dioxide treatment during vinification
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Opening with exuberance, of candied red fruits (plum,
cherry, blackcurrant and strawberry), kirsch and honey, signature of the 10%
Pinot Meunier
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The nose then slowly, patiently reveals gentle notes
of cinnamon, vanilla and caramel, consisting of delicate woody notes, perhaps
the result of vinification of 6 base wines in oak barrels (6 years)
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Then followed by aromas of roasted coffee, cocoa,
chocolate, mocha and blond tobacco expressed by the lengthy ageing sur
lattes of the bottles before disgorgement
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The nose then reveals alluring notes of butter and
brioche, together with candied citrus fruits (lemon, clementine), raisin and
dried apricot, thanks to 45% Chardonnay in the blending
Palate :
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Fresh and mineral attack, almost iodate, a noble
expression of the terroir of Massif de Saint Thierry and the distinctive
silica soils, thanks to a decidedly low dosage with 2.5g/L of sugar added at
disgorgement
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The palate then develops an ample and dense roundness,
both honey-like and structured, an expression of 45% Pinot Noir
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Revealing the citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit)
perceived at the nose
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Peppery finish on the palate, enhanced by a delicious
bitterness
· Good length on the palate
This Cuvée Millésime 2005 by the Champagne House of Bourdaire-Gallois expresses all the savoir-faire of David Bourdaire, the producer. A wonderful reward for his meticulous and thoughtful approach to wine growing and production.
A true dinner Champagne, delightful with poultry or
grilled red meat dishes.
For more information :
Champagne Bourdaire-Gallois
28, rue haute
51 220 Pouillon
France
Tel. + 33 03 26 03 02 42
Email: bourdaire-gallois@orange.fr
