Chartogne Taillet
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Hors Serie Avize Extra Brut 2020
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing on the lees; vinification and ageing in oak barrels. |
- Type: Champagne AOC Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Chardonnay, 2020 harvest, 0.75 l bottle
- Ageing: Traditional Method, long maturation on the lees and in wood
- Sensory characteristics: fine bubbles, floral and fruity notes with hints of bread crust
- Pairings: serve at 6-8°C with fish, starters, cheeses or as an aperitif
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut by Chartogne-Taillet expresses the purity of Chardonnay. In the glass, this Champagne displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights and a fine perlage. On the nose, it weaves floral and fruity aromas with fragrant hints of bread crust. The palate is fresh and elegant, with a complex and persistent structure. With a dry character, it is ideal for accompanying fish dishes, starters and cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Avize, a village in the Côte des Blancs in the Champagne region, an area where Chardonnay is cultivated with precision. Chartogne-Taillet adopts a parcel-based management founded on a biological and sustainable approach. The winery continues a family history dating back to 1485, working in the vineyard to enhance the value of individual plots and to convey the authentic identity of its land in the glass.
How it is produced
The initial fermentation and subsequent ageing in oak barrels give the wine depth. Once the blend is created, the prise de mousse follows the Traditional Method, complemented by a long ageing on the lees which enriches the bouquet with evolved notes. The Extra Brut dosage ensures a dry and linear sip, also guaranteeing excellent ageing potential, capable of evolving in the cellar for over ten years.
History and Curiosities
The roots of Maison Chartogne-Taillet date back to 1485, a historical legacy now preserved by the oenologist Alexandre Chartogne. This elegant Blanc de Blancs is born from meticulous parcel management of the Avize vineyards. Grown following careful organic and sustainable practices, the prized Chardonnay is enhanced by traditional vinification in oak barrels. The 2020 vintage encapsulates the artisanal essence of the winery, offering a fresh and complex sip that celebrates the prestige of the Grand Cru of the Côte des Blancs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
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 Hors Serie Avize Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 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 | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Chartogne Taillet |
| Story | History and Curiosities The roots of Maison Chartogne-Taillet date back to 1485, a historical legacy now preserved by the oenologist Alexandre Chartogne. This elegant Blanc de Blancs is born from meticulous parcel management of the Avize vineyards. Grown following careful organic and sustainable practices, the prized Chardonnay is enhanced by traditional vinification in oak barrels. The 2020 vintage encapsulates the artisanal essence of the winery, offering a fresh and complex sip that celebrates the prestige of the Grand Cru of the Côte des Blancs. |
| Origin | Avize, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (tradizionale) |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional); extended ageing on the lees; vinification/ageing in oak barrels. |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing on the lees; vinification and ageing in oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |