facilitated a slow and optimal phenolic ripening
They make a multitude of site-specific wines in minuscule quantities
offering impressive longevity and the potential to develop further complexity over the coming years
warm growing season that allowed for optimal physiological ripeness while maintaining the structural integrity of the Pinot Noir
2021 Chartogne-Taillet, Champagne, Chemin de Reims Extra Brut Producer_Anthony Thevenet facilitated a slow and optimalChartogne Taillet is a family run estate based in the historic village of Merfy, where the family has been involved in winegrowing since at least the 15th century. The Chemin de Reims parcel is planted with vines dating back to 1980, 1995, and 2011, which are grown in iron rich sandy soils over chalk and made from 100% Chardonnay. In the glass, this wine offers notes of crisp apple, lemon zest, and dried white florals, anchored by a sanguine texture