Le Minéral

Le Minéral is 100 per cent Chardonnay, 52 per cent of it from Cramant, a grand cru site on the Côte des Blancs. It is part of De Saint Gall's "Influences" quadrilogy and is given a low dosage so that the grape and the terroir come through unaltered.

In the glass it appears pale yellow with silver reflections. The nose is delicate with light toasty notes. On the palate it is clear, salty and distinctly mineral, accompanied by brioche as well as fresh apple, peach and quince. That makes it the aperitif for purists and a partner for oysters or grilled lobster. It also goes with a lightly sugared crêpe. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a tulip-shaped white wine glass.