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Maison Chartogne Taillet is located in Merfy, 8km from Reims on the Saint-Thierry massif. Alexandre Chartogne took over from his parents Philippe and Elisabeth in 2006, at the age of 22. The vineyard, benefiting from a southern exposure, comprises 11 hectares divided into about fifteen parcels. Alexandre Chartogne-Taillet has decided to produce true terroir champagnes here, through mastery of the Champagne triptych composed of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay; he even uses a little Arbanne. The heir to this house has decided to evolve his style, which he considers "too classic": by choosing a method more in harmony with the soils, he carries out advanced parcel selection. Having trained with Anselme Selosse, an icon of Champagne, Alexandre has all the qualities to lead a great Champagne estate that produces ideal champagnes for lovers of terroir wines!
To accurately assess the health of the fauna and flora in the estate's soils, Alexandre has his plots analyzed every year by international experts in the field: Claude and Lydia Bourguignon. Thanks to these analyses, he preserves the soils as best he can, continues to learn precisely about their characteristics and the different ways of maintaining them — all with the aim of passing on to his Champagne all the finest traits of its terroir!
Thus, vinification is carried out plot by plot in order to obtain unique characteristics, reflecting each section of the vineyard, all while following the principles of biodynamics.
Alexandre knows how to refine and extend the aging process, which makes his wines very promising: he has learned from the greatest and works in the winery with both wood and stainless steel, playing on the complementarity of oak and tank. Depending on the year, 6 to 10 cuvées are produced at the estate. It is advisable to wait 1 to 2 years before tasting the wines: this brief stay in the cellar will only enhance their gustatory qualities!
At Domaine Chartogne-Taillet, the Cuvée Sainte Anne is emblematic as it bears the name of the patron saint of the village of Merfy. It is a very well-balanced Champagne, generous and fruity, wrapped in a great softness of texture with a supple and round attack. This cuvée brings together all of the estate's plots and thus reflects the richness and diversity of its terroirs, between clay, sandy and chalky soils. The result of blending the three Champagne grape varieties, the Cuvée Sainte Anne is vinified in stainless steel tanks, without the addition of yeasts or filtration, so as not to alter or disturb this magnificent terroir wine. The Cuvée Sainte Anne is therefore a must-have from Domaine Chartogne-Taillet.
This second cuvée from the estate offers a very indulgent nose. Pastry, milky and vanilla aromas are clearly distinguishable on the nose in the glass. On the second nose, after aeration, this cuvée reveals its beautiful power, dotted with mineral notes. A Champagne Blanc de Blancs, 100% Chardonnay from the terroir of Merfy, vinified in a very original way, in an ovoid concrete tank (known as an egg). This shape allows the wine to be in perpetual motion, like a dancing Champagne. On the palate, roundness, power and generosity are the key words — a Champagne to delight your taste buds on every occasion.
The Cuvée Les Beaux Sens from Chartogne-Taillet is a Champagne that offers a remarkable spicy and flavorful expression of Pinot Meunier. This white Champagne takes its name from the Les Beaux Sens plot, located in Merfy, on the Montagne de Reims, whose soil is composed of draining sands over chalk. The Pinot Meuniers are deep and dense. The Cuvée Beaux Sens draws part of its power from its aging in oak barrels. A beautiful spicy aromatic intensity on the palate, enveloped in a fine and silky texture, this cuvée will seduce you with its charm and elegance.
The Cuvée Les Orizeaux comes from a very particular plot, a true eldorado for the Pinot Noirs of Domaine Chartogne-Taillet. This Champagne draws its character from the generosity of its Pinot Noirs, magnified by the freshness of this unique terroir. On the palate, notes of coffee impart a slight bitterness as well as a magnificent aromatic amplitude: it is a Champagne with many facets, capable of delighting you from the aperitif and throughout an entire meal.
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