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Chartogne-Taillet is a distinctive grower in Merfy whose single-parcel wines consistently command attention. Les Barres is drawn from old vines planted deep in the sandy, rich soils of Merfy’s Les Barres lieu-dit, and the 2012 vintage benefits from extended bottle age. Fermented with native yeasts and finished with minimal dosage, this Extra Brut emphasizes site clarity alongside maturity and depth.
On the nose, there are aromas of warm orchard fruit, brioche, chalky minerality and a hint of honeyed toast. The palate is savory and well-structured, with bright citrus, gentle yeast-derived complexity, refined mousse and a long mineral finish. This is a mature yet vibrant Champagne and one that blends site, age and finesse that offers strong appeal for collectors of serious grower bottlings.
Varietal: Pinot Meunier
Appellation: Montagne de Reims, Marne, Champagne, France
Farming: Sustainable, hand-harvested
Style: Sparkling. Mature, mineral-rich, and age-ready
Chartogne-Taillet is a distinctive grower in Merfy whose single-parcel wines consistently command attention. Les Barres is drawn from old vines planted deep in the sandy, rich soils of Merfy’s Les Barres lieu-dit, and the 2012 vintage benefits from extended bottle age. Fermented with native yeasts and finished with minimal dosage, this Extra Brut emphasizes site clarity alongside maturity and depth.
On the nose, there are aromas of warm orchard fruit, brioche, chalky minerality and a hint of honeyed toast. The palate is savory and well-structured, with bright citrus, gentle yeast-derived complexity, refined mousse and a long mineral finish. This is a mature yet vibrant Champagne and one that blends site, age and finesse that offers strong appeal for collectors of serious grower bottlings.
Varietal: Pinot Meunier
Appellation: Montagne de Reims, Marne, Champagne, France
Farming: Sustainable, hand-harvested
Style: Sparkling. Mature, mineral-rich, and age-ready
