Dinner with friends last night. Started with a glass of NV Perrier Jouet. Nice fruity style, crisp and clean with a bit of brioche on the finish. Next we opened a bottle of 2007 Gaja Alteni dei Brassica Sauvignon Blanc from Langhe. My first Gaja white wine. Big rich nose of lemons and grapefruit. Bright and lush on the palate with a very plush mouthfeel. Plenty of complex flavors with a hint of mint over lemon-lime and canteloupe. QUite nice with the seared red snapper saffron buerre blanc. "A-"
2007 Gaja Alteni di Brassica
Feb 19, 2011
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With a name like that, it should go well with cabbage{;-) Graham
and broccoli. Never had a Gaja white, thanks
I remember having a Gaja Chardonnay about 30 years ago, at a tasting in NYC. I can't remember any details, but I remember liking it a lot. However at its price ($35, if I remember correctly--a very high price in those days), I didn't buy it and never tasted it again.
30 years seems very slightly long. First vintage was 1981, released in 1984.
M.
Thanks. I said "about" since I couldn't accurately remember when it was.
It must have been that first vintage, or one very close to it.
Nice sharing! I think this is a great gift.
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