Chartogne Taillet "Chemin de Reims" Extra Brut 2018
(Champagne, France) - [VM 95]

About the winery:
Chartogne Taillet is located in the village of Merfy, seven kilometers north of Reim. The vineyards of Merfy lie on the southern slopes of the Massif de Saint-Thierry in the Montagne de Reims. These slopes were planted shortly after the arrival of the Romans and monks of the neighboring Abbey of Saint-Thierry expanded the vineyards in the 7th century. By the 9th century, the vines surrounding the abbey represented the single largest concentration of vines in Champagne and the wines from Merfy earned a great reputation and found their way to the Royal table.

Today, Chartogne-Taillet remains the only RM (recoltant-manipulant, or grower) producer in the village and under Alexandre Chartogne’s guidance, the wines of Chartogne-Taillet have become some of the most sought-after Champagnes being produced. Reviewer Antonio Galloni recently said  "Alexandre Chartogne represents the very best of the artisan grower spirit in Champagne." 

Notes from the Winemaker:
A Champagne where the initial fermentation and aging took place in old barrique with native yeast fermentation. Made entirely from Chardonnay, this Blanc de Blancs coming from a vine site called Chemin de Reims was planted in 1981 and comes from soils that are a combination of sand and chalk-based soils. Aged in bottle for 4 years before release.

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