NV Chartogne Taillet Extra-Brut “Cuve Sainte Anne”, Champagne, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Sainte Anne is now aged and vinified in 228-, 350- and 2000-litre barrels. A small portion of this Champagne has been aged in tanks, mostly the reserve wines.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Champagne Chartogne-Tailletis a highly-regardedChampagnehouse situated in Montagne de Reims, close to the city of Reims. It cultivates a total of 11 hectares (27 acres) of vineyards in the village of Merfy, planted to four grape varieties:Chardonnay,Pinot Noir,Pinot MeunierandArbane.

The estate traces its origins back to the 15th Century, when the Talliet family began growing vines in Merfy. Champagne Chartogne-Taillet is still family-owned today and has been managed by Alexandre Chartogne-Taillet since 2006.

The Merfy vineyards are divided into 13 distinct parcels that occupy a combination of clay and sand soils. Alexandre Chartogne-Taillet uses organic farming methods in his vineyards and has abandoned the application of man-made herbicides.