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Chartogne-Taillet MV 'Le Rosé' Brut, Merfy, Champagne, France
The vineyards of Merfy, seven kilometers north of Reims, 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. Today, Chartogne-Taillet remains the only grower-producer in the village and under Alexandre Chartogne’s guidance, the wines of Chartogne-Taillet are some of the most sought-after Champagnes being produced.
In the vineyards, Alexandre does not follow any certifications; his goal is “to respect the soil populations as much as I can”.
- Winemaker: Alexandre Cartogne
- Farming: Practicing Organic with Biodynamic Principles
- Varieties: 60% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir, 8% Pinot Noir vin rouge. 100% 2016 vintage.
- Vinification: After careful selection and harvest, the wine is pressed in a 4,000kg pneumatic press. Native yeast fermentation is done mostly in wood: 228 liter barrels with some 600 liter French Oak (40% Stainless Steel, 60% Oak barrel). Partial ML.
- Aging: 36 months on lees.
- Tasting Notes: Dried orchard fruit, spice, pastry, baked apple tart
- Scores: 92 pts, Vinous.