Vanessa

9.2

Cheers to this historic bubbly from Merfy!

Chartogne-Taillet is the only grower-producer located in this tiny village, nestled into the southern slopes of the Massif de Saint-Thierry—the northernmost region of Champagne, & one of its oldest winemaking zones, with roots stretching back to Roman times.

Despite its early popularity, and historical significance, Massif de Saint-Thierry is less widely known today—It’s a hidden gem offering diverse microclimates & subsoils ranging from clay to sand over chalk.

We’re grateful Alexandre Chartogne is giving this region, and Merfy, in particular, a sensory voice, by crafting a range of terroir-driven champagnes that honor centuries of family farming and his formative mentorship working under Anselme Selosse.

Featured here is the “Cuvée Saint Anne”— a broader regional expression which blends vintages, villages, and varieties—60% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier—from parcels in both Merfy and the grand cru village of Avize (Côte des Blancs).

In appearance, this wine is radiant gold, revealing the delicate influence of oxygen over a period of aging in neutral oak. It has a fine & persistent perlage.

On the nose are harmonious notes of poached pear, fresh apricot, apple salt water taffy, white blossom, gardenia, crusty croissant, apple crisp, cider, brioche, cinnamon sugar lefse, graham cracker pie crust, wet stones, chalk, & toasted almond.

This wine shows vitality & energy on the palate that is bone dry with lively acidity, a creamy mousse, flavors consistent with the nose, & a lingering finish.

Here’s to Chartogne-Taillet’s elegant & expressive champagnes that are deeply rooted in place. — 14 hours ago

with Deked1

Lies

9.0

Cuvée Louis- Henri Cabernet Sauvignon — 2 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Always seems to deliver — 18 days ago

with Sarah

Alaina

9.3

Delicious — a year ago

David Valenti

9.2

Cuvée prieuré, syrah and cabernet sauvignon aged 12 months in oak barrels. — a year ago

Giovanna Fornitani Llorente

9.0

Good ‘ depends on price — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vi rage 2007 | from a jenny | this Cadillac is so beautiful balanced with attractive sweet/sour and excellent potential to end a nice diner. — 5 months ago

Michael J Holroyd

10

Delicious, absolutely superb. Hints of cherries, plums, raspberries, warming/baking spices. Long finish, flavors developed over 15 seconds. Needs decanting — 10 months ago

Konrad Ziegler

8.9

At First Mountain Tasting Room in Jasper — a year ago

Lies

9.2

Coteaux de L’ Aubance 2016 — 2 years ago