{"product_id":"chartogne-taillet-champagne-sainte-anne-extra-brut","title":"Chartogne Taillet Champagne Sainte Anne Extra Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Sainte Anne Extra Brut by Chartogne Taillet is a refined white wine, produced according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. This blend harmonises Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, presenting an intense straw yellow colour and a fine, persistent perlage. On the nose, it releases \u003cstrong\u003enotes of bread crust\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate hints of honey. On the palate, it expresses a solid structure and a balanced profile, where crystalline consistency combines with marked savouriness, finishing on a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne comes from the village of Merfy, located in the renowned Champagne region. The vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003echalky and sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by Thanetian clays and soils from the Cuisian era. The unique geology of the area gives the grapes a clear profile, capable of combining breadth and gustatory tension. Careful selection of the bunches preserves the authentic \u003cstrong\u003eidentity of Merfy\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the sip a characteristic \u003cstrong\u003emouth-watering bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a vibrant sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification enhances the raw material through spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks, activated by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. To maintain structural integrity and the balance between intensity and salinity, the wine is not filtered. The skilful blend includes the use of reserve wines, left to rest in vats and matured in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels of various sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The process concludes with a carefully measured \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e dosage, ideal for enhancing the acidic backbone and the natural density of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prestigious blend of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true tribute to the sandy and clay soils of Merfy. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and patiently matured in barrel, the wine undergoes no filtration in order to preserve its emblematic \u003cstrong\u003ecrystalline texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it offers a masterful balance between richness and savouriness, revealing elegant notes of honey and bread crust. A label with a vigorous mineral structure, celebrated with \u003cstrong\u003e93 points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chartogne Taillet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503300079787,"sku":"3801","price":54.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chartogne-taillet-champagne-sainte-anne-extra-brut_3801_1_fcfd40cf-46ce-480b-a1b9-b8d8556e699d.webp?v=1773659432","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/chartogne-taillet-champagne-sainte-anne-extra-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}