NV Chartogne-Taillet – Brut Cuvee les Orizeaux Base 2020

Product Overview

Origin: Merfy, France
Region: Montagne de Reims, Champagne — the single "Les Orizeaux" parcel, planted on Thanetian sands over layers of limestone and Campanian chalk.
Winemaker: Chartogne-Taillet — the only remaining récoltant-manipulant producer in Merfy, led by Alexandre Chartogne, a former protégé of Anselme Selosse renowned for his single-parcel, terroir-driven approach.
Type: Champagne, Extra Brut, Blanc de Noirs
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Volume per Bottle: 750ml

Flavor Profile

• Aroma: Crisp pear, peach, white blossom and red plum, with subtle notes of blood orange, from fermentation entirely in oak.
• Taste: Rich and ample, with a slight vinosity that reflects its 100% Pinot Noir composition and creamy, fine bubbles.
• Finish: A savoury, mineral finish with real finesse.

Why Choose This Bottle?

✔ A single-vineyard cuvée from one of Champagne's most acclaimed young growers
✔ Old-vine Pinot Noir fermented in old Burgundy oak casks
✔ From a family estate with over 300 years of winemaking history in Merfy

Food Pairings

• Seafood & Raw Bar: Rich enough to stand up to oysters and caviar, especially alongside richer preparations.
• Seafood Mains: Pairs well with fried food and richer fish dishes.
• Apéritif: An excellent, characterful apéritif Champagne.