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
- 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
Scores
- Decanter 90
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.