They make a multitude of site-specific wines in minuscule quantities
but as living remnants of a disappearing landscape
ideal growing season that resulted in a ripe fruit profile balanced by the producer's signature savoury complexity
who expanded the estate's holdings in the 1930s
The wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on 30-year-old vines rooted in the appellation's signature Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils
2021 Chartogne-Taillet, Champagne, Chemin de Reims Extra Brut Producer_Anthony Thevenet They make a multitude ofChartogne 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