Chartogne Taillet Brut Champagne "Cuvee Sainte Anne" NV
(Champagne, France) - [WS 92] [VM 92] [WA 91]

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:
Made from 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and 10% Meunier, the NV Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne is an absolutely stunning Champagne for its complexity, value and soulfulness. Robert Parker has called it one of "favorite "intro-level" Champagnes" while Antonio Galloni has said "Cuvée Sainte Anne is one of the very best Champagnes in its category."

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"A lively Champagne, with a fine, lacy mousse and flavors of grapefruit granita, preserved lemon, crunchy white peach and delicate herbs set on a chalk-tinged base. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged February 2022. Drink now. 1,150 cases imported." - AN (Nov 2022)

92 Points - Vinous Media:
"The NV (2019) Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne is fabulous. Rich, ample and layered, the Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne hits all the right notes. I especially admire its vinous intensity and overall resonance. Dried pear, flowers, mint, white pepper and lemon confit are some of the many notes that grace this exquisite Champagne from Alexandre Chartogne. It's great to see this bottling - one of my perennial favorites - bounce back from a lackluster showing last year. Best of all, Cuvée Ste.-Anne remains an exceptional value in the world of fine grower Champagne. This release is based  on the 2019 vintage. Dosage is 5 grams per liter." - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2023)

91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Based on the 2018 vintage and disgorged in March 2021 with five grams per liter dosage, Chartogne's newly released NV Brut Sainte Anne reveals inviting aromas of pear, white peach, fresh bread and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming, it's seamless and enveloping, with a generous core of fruit, lively acids and a pillowy mousse. It's a lovely wine that wears its heart on its sleeve." - William Kelley (Dec 2023)