Chartogne-Taillet   Champagne, France  
 
 
 
  With Chartogne-Taillet one appreciates the significance of terroir. Theirs is an example of just how wonderful wines can be simply because of how talented and conscientious they are. Their land, while good (Merfy is “84%” on the Echelle de Crus) is not aristocratic, and I’m certain if we could transplant them to, say, A˙ or Mesnil they’d promptly take their place among the elite. As it is, we have overachievers making some silky, swank fizz articulated with careful diction, “easy” drinking and forthright. These are racy, spicy Champagnes at the low end; sumptuous, brioche-y Champagnes at the top. For some reason, a consistent standout in blind tastings! The basic wine is keen and racy, and the upper-end wines are virtually luscious, they are so brioche-y and creamy. Lovers of old-style Champagnes are encouraged to look closely at these. More recent cuvees have shown a silken complexity that’s consistent enough to infer the design of a knowing hand.

•Vineyard area: 12 hectares
•Annual production: 6,700 cases
•Soil types: Chalk with sandstone
•Grape varieties: 50% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay

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  Wines:      
  Note: * indicates limited item, please consult your sales rep for availability size formats other than 750ml may not contain wine information.      
 
Champagne Rose, Chartogne-Taillet      
Champagne, 'Cuvee Fiacre', Chartogne-Taillet 2002    
Champagne, 'Cuvee Ste.-Anne', Chartogne-Taillet      
Champagne, 'Cuvee Ste.-Anne', Chartogne-Taillet     (375ML)
Champagne, 'Cuvee Ste.-Anne', Chartogne-Taillet     (1500ML)
Champagne, 'Cuvee Ste.-Anne', Chartogne-Taillet     (3000ML)
Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, Chartogne-Taillet      
Vintage Champagne, Chartogne-Taillet 2000    
Vintage Champagne, Chartogne-Taillet 2002    
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
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