Chartogne Taillet
Champagne Les Couarres Extra Brut 2020
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Pinot Nero, 40% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels for 9 months; bottled in July 2021; disgorgement scheduled for December 2024. |
- Vintage and style: Extra Brut 2020, traditional method, 12.5% vol
- Grape variety: 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, 0.75 l bottle
- Terroir of Merfy: Les Couarres plot on a south-facing slope, chalky and clay soils
- Vinification: 9 months in oak barrels, dry dosage 2.5 g/l
- Tasting and score: clear golden colour, delicate texture and fresh finish; 93 points Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Couarres Extra Brut by Chartogne-Taillet is a Champagne crafted using the Traditional Method, from a refined blend where Pinot Noir meets Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a clear golden colour, heralding a taut and defined sip. Tasting reveals a distinctive spherical roundness and a delicate texture, followed by a fresh finish. This rigorous Extra Brut dosage, rated 93 points by Vinous, reflects a meticulous artisanal approach.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Merfy, in Champagne, from the single vineyard plot of Les Couarres. The vineyard lies on a south-facing slope, where the organoleptic profile is shaped by tuff and clay soils. The tuff imparts a mineral and stony character, while the clay brings tension and freshness. Chartogne-Taillet cultivates this agricultural heritage with the utmost care for the land, aiming to ensure a faithful expression of the terroir in every sip.
How it is produced
The process begins with the maturation of the base wine in oak barrels for nine months. This stage requires the greatest precision to avoid premature oxidation, preserving the typical consistency of the sip. Following the secondary fermentation according to the Traditional Method, the low residual sugar of 2.5 g/l defines a dry and decisive profile. The Champagne opens slowly, protecting its delicate texture until the end of the ageing process.
History and Curiosities
Located in the prestigious terroir of Merfy, the Les Couarres vineyard sits on a gentle south-facing slope, characterised by soil rich in tuff and clay. Here, the Chartogne-Taillet family applies the rigorous savoir-faire of a récoltant-manipulant to their vines. The 2020 vintage is produced following the traditional method, with nine months of ageing in oak barrels. This excellent Extra Brut Champagne, boasting 93 points awarded by Vinous, offers a seductive roundness on the palate, masterfully balanced on the finish by a vibrant and decisive freshness.
Awards
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2020
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1485
- Oenologist: Alexandre Chartogne
- Hectares: 11
The family's wine-making tradition traces back to 1490, with Nicolas Taillet and Fiacre Taillet in 1540. In 1700, a second Fiacre Taillet, a learned winegrower, wrote his memoirs recounting his life and all the important events in the village, his family and his profession. The Chartogne-Taillet family continues this tradition and savoir-faire inherited from this winegrowing heritage. Read more
| Name | Chartogne Taillet Champagne Les Couarres Extra Brut 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Pinot Nero, 40% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Chartogne Taillet |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located in the prestigious terroir of Merfy, the Les Couarres vineyard sits on a gentle south-facing slope, characterised by soil rich in tuff and clay. Here, the Chartogne-Taillet family applies the rigorous savoir-faire of a récoltant-manipulant to their vines. The 2020 vintage is produced following the traditional method, with nine months of ageing in oak barrels. This excellent Extra Brut Champagne, boasting 93 points awarded by Vinous, offers a seductive roundness on the palate, masterfully balanced on the finish by a vibrant and decisive freshness. |
| Origin | Merfy, Champagne, France |
| Soil composition | Tuff and clay |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Classic method; vinified in oak barrels for 9 months; bottled in July 2021; disgorgement scheduled for December 2024; Extra Brut dosage (2.5 g/l). |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels for 9 months; bottled in July 2021; disgorgement scheduled for December 2024. |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |