Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2020 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, red apple, white flowers, light brioche
Palate: red-fruit lead, fresh acidity, fine chalk, clean finish
Chartogne-Taillet's fine introduction to Merfy: a stylish citric nose where the Pinot element leads, lending a red-fruit character over fresh acidity and fine chalk.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
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Red-fruit Pinot character meets roasted poultry. -
Charcuterie
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Fresh acidity frames cured meats. -
Goat cheese
Chalk and citrus balance fresh cheese.
How to serve Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte-Anne
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken, Charcuterie, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cuvee Sainte-Anne is Chartogne-Taillet's non-vintage brut, a terroir-driven introduction to the estate and the village of Merfy on the northern Massif de Saint-Thierry.
- 1683: Chartogne family roots in Merfy date to this period
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Chartogne-Taillet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Part oak; terroir-driven Merfy fruit on the Massif de Saint-Thierry
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
- First vintage
- 1683
Frequently asked about Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte-Anne
What does Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte-Anne taste like?
On the nose, citrus, red apple, white flowers, light brioche. On the palate, red-fruit lead, fresh acidity, fine chalk, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Chartogne-Taillet's fine introduction to Merfy: a stylish citric nose where the Pinot element leads, lending a red-fruit character over fresh acidity and fine chalk.
When should I drink Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte-Anne?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte-Anne?
Roast chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie and Goat cheese. Red-fruit Pinot character meets roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte-Anne?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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