De Saint Gall Newsletter
Harvest news
 For the second time in four years, harvesting began in late August in Champagne. After worries about insufficient ripening due to a particularly difficult summer, the sun returned and literally “saved” the harvest. Picking began unhurriedly on 29 August and sorting in the vineyards enabled us to bring in very beautiful grapes. Sugar levels were at approximately 9.5°C for the Chardonnays and 10°C for the Pinot Noirs. Yields were from 14,000 to 15,500 kg/ha depending on the sector. The first tastings of the “vins clairs” proved to be interesting. The wines are expressive and show nice acidic structure before malolactic fermentation. The 2007 vintage looks promising both for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Latest medals
Vinalies 2007
The 1996 Cuvée Orpale received a silver medal in this highly esteemed competition.
Vinitaly International Wine Competition
This year, once again, De Saint Gall picked up a fine selection of awards including Honourable Mention for its 2000 Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, its 2002 Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, as well as for the 1996 Cuvée Orpale.
Mundus Vini
De Saint Gall beat all of its previous records at this eminent international competition held in Germany under the patronage of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine and the International Union of Oenologists.
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In the press
Challenges
De Saint Gall
Champagne rosé Grand Cru
Power and glory. The first notes from the theme song of the series “Châteauvallon” could be applied perfectly to Union Champagne
Elle à Table
Saint Gall Grand Cru Extra Brut
Clear, honest and direct, this is a beautiful expression of Chardonnay…
Revue du Champagne
A vintage that bears witness to its time…
Revue du Champagne
40 years and still going strong.
Based in Avize for over a third of a century, Union Champagne focuses on what it does best…whites!
Revue du Vin de France
June 2007
Union Champagne in Avize is the aircraft carrier that serves as the flagship of the Champagne cooperatives.
Planet Vins et Spiritueux
June 2007
De Saint Gall is featured at the Meurice
Yannick Allèno, the starred chef of the Meurice, has put together a special dinner revolving around the De Saint Gall Premiers Crus.
Revue Vinicole Internationale
June 2007
De Saint Gall’s new look. After the makeover of its Grands Crus and Cuvée Orpale, Union Champagne is now updating the look of its Premiers Crus.
Rayon Boisson
June 2007
The cooperatives are taking off.
De Saint Gall, from a union of growers and available through traditional circuits, is making itself known and renowned among opinion leaders.
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Champagnes and autumnal cookery
Recipes from Jorge Bandeira
Restaurant le Corbu
Maceió – Brazil
Rack of lamb with cashews, cassava aligot and collard greens
Filet of Robalo, Pitù prawns glazed with sugarcane honey and coconut vinegar, maracuja sauce
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