COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Chartogne-Taillet
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cuvée Sainte Anne Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from Chartogne-Taillet, a grower-producer in the village of Merfy, located in the Montagne de Reims sub-region of Champagne, France. The wine is named in honor of Sainte Anne, the village's patron saint. It is crafted to be a sensory representation of the diverse soils found in Merfy, with each vineyard plot contributing to the final blend. The Chartogne-Taillet family has a long history in the region, with Alexandre Chartogne, a highly regarded winemaker, now at the helm. He is committed to expressing the unique terroir of Merfy, a village where his estate is the sole grower-producer.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Sainte Anne, the holy protector of the village of Merfy.
Fact 02
The wine is described as the 'sensory translation of wines from the different soils of the village of Merfy'.
Fact 03
Alexandre Chartogne learned from the iconic Anselme Selosse.
Fact 04
Chartogne-Taillet is the only grower-producer in Merfy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Cuvée Sainte Anne Brut is produced using a meticulous, parcel-specific approach. Grapes from each vineyard block are vinified separately, utilizing indigenous yeasts for fermentation. The fermentation and aging process takes place in a diverse range of vessels, including stainless steel tanks, oak barrels of various sizes (228L, 350L, 2000L), and concrete eggs, with the choice depending on the specific parcel. Base wines are aged for 8-18 months before blending. Reserve wines are also aged in barrels and tanks. The wine is bottled without filtration to preserve its texture and character. The dosage is consistently low, typically between 2.5 and 7 grams per liter.
