Le Généreux

Le Généreux is a pure Chardonnay from Premier Cru sites only. The largest share, 52 per cent, comes from Vertus, about 20 kilometres south of Épernay. The cuvée belongs to De Saint Gall's "Influences" quadrilogy and carries a low dosage, so that grape variety and origin stay in the foreground.

The nose shows apple and pear, with lemon, brioche and a hint of crème brûlée. On the palate it is supple, with white blossom and the roundness that suits its name. It works as an aperitif and equally alongside steamed salmon, julienne of vegetables or goat's cheese. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a tulip-shaped white wine glass, which gathers the delicate aromas.