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'Les Couarres' Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 2016 | Chartogne Taillet

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Chartogne-Taillet's Les Couarres Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Nature 2016 is a standout champagne crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, grown in the esteemed vineyards of Merfy in the Montagne de Reims region. This vintage reflects the winery's commitment to biodynamic practices and terroir-driven winemaking. The wine undergoes a long aging process on lees, resulting in a champagne with remarkable depth and complexity.

On the palate, it offers rich and layered flavors of red fruit, balanced with a minerality that speaks to its origins. The absence of dosage (Brut Nature) allows the purity of the fruit and the characteristics of the Pinot Noir to shine, delivering a fresh, dry, and elegant finish.

Ideal for pairing with rich fish, pork dishes, or creamy cheeses, this is a truly gastronomic champagne, perfect for both celebrations and fine dining experiences

 

About the domaine:

The vineyards of Merfy, seven kilometers north of Reims, lie on the southern slopes of the Massif de Saint-Thierry in the Montagne de Reims. These slopes were planted shortly after the arrival of the Romans and monks of the neighboring Abbey of Saint-Thierry expanded the vineyards in the 7th century. By the 9th century, the vines surrounding the abbey represented the single largest concentration of vines in Champagne and the wines from Merfy earned a great reputation and found their way to the Royal table.

Today, Chartogne-Taillet remains the only RM producer in the village and under Alexandre Chartogne’s guidance, the wines of Chartogne-Taillet are some of the most sought-after Champagnes being produced. Alexandre worked with Anslem Selosse, who he describes as “my wine father”, returning home in 2006. The first wine that he produced was the 2006 vintage of Les Barres, a very special parcel of ungrafted Meunier, planted in 1952. The soil in this parcel is sand for almost 3 meters before the roots reach the chalk bedrock, allowing the vines “to live in two environments”.

In 2007 Alexandre assumed control of the entire estate. In the early years, Alexandre experimented with lots of different vessels for fermentation and elevage, including amphorae and concrete eggs. Watching the wines, vineyards and Alexandre himself evolve over the last 10 years has been extraordinary.

Producer Charton Taillet
Appellation Champagne 
Region Champagne
Country France
Vintage 2016
Varietal(s) Pinot Noir

 

Grapes from sustainable farming, natural yeast and low added sulfites. 


 

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