NV Champagne Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut

Alexandre Chartogne is regarded amongst the top ranks of Champagne's younger generation of artisanal grower producers.

Inspired by his time with the legendary Anselme Selosse (whom he describes as his, "Wine Father"), Alexandre has experimented with multiple modes of production during his tenure in control of his family's plantings just north of Reims.

Since 2006, he has managed his sites on the southern slopes of the Massif de Saint-Thierry with organic practices (uncertified), and believes that in the traditions of his ancestors lies plenty of wisdom. He now makes the wines as they did - with the wines aged in barrel and handled with care.

His wines are richly flavoured yet precise and offer a clear reflection of the terroir he farms.

The Sainte Anne is his excellent value NV cuveé. It is comprised of predominantly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the family vineyards dotted around Merfy. Consistently, this offers great depth and character for a Champagne of this price point. Great buying if you're exploring the next generation producers of Champagne.

97 points
"a wine of genuine energy and intrigue, with a degree of layering and complexity that make its price tag look decidedly modest."
- Nick Ryan (The Australian)