L'expressif

L'Expressif is a pure Chardonnay from grand cru sites on the Côte des Blancs, 47% from Oger and 33% from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The cuvée is part of the "Influences" quadrilogy, with which De Saint Gall wants to make the differences between terroirs tangible. The low dosage is meant to preserve the character of the grape. On the nose white fruit dominates; on the palate it is dry, crisp and powerful, with brioche notes that give the wine depth.

At the table it prefers dishes with freshness and clarity: seafood, raw salmon or Asian cooking, where its tension stands up to the spice. Serve it at 9 to 11 degrees, not too cold, so that the brioche notes do not get lost. A white wine glass with a generous bowl shows the aromas at their best.