Chartogne Taillet
Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Heurtebise 2019
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Matured in 228-litre barrels. |
- Vintage and style: 2019, white sparkling wine from Chardonnay grapes, vinified Extra Brut
- Dosage and alcohol: Extra Brut with 2.4 g/l of residual sugar and 12.5% alcohol
- Artisanal vinification: use of indigenous yeasts, unfiltered, Traditional Method
- Aged in wood: matured in 228-litre barrels for greater aromatic complexity
- Profile and origin: notes of pastry and candied fruit from the sandy-limestone soils of Merfy
Description
What kind of wine it is
Heurtebise by Chartogne-Taillet is an Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne made entirely from Chardonnay. This wine stands out for its golden yellow colour and reveals a structured aromatic profile, characterised by distinct pastry notes that blend harmoniously with hints of honey, spices, and candied fruit. On the palate, it is exquisitely dry and assertive, offering a deep and remarkably complex sip, typical of the Traditional Method. The overall impression is of a wine with a strong character, providing a dry and enveloping tasting experience.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Merfy, a village located within the Champagne region. The vines grow in plots with southern exposure, rooted in sandy-limestone soils that impart a precise mineral identity to the grapes. The vineyards include parcels planted at different times, maintaining an average age that helps ensure the fullest expression of the harvest. It is this particular soil composition that shapes the authentic character of the Chardonnay, resulting in a vibrant glass with a strong personality closely linked to its territorial imprint.
How it is produced
The process begins with a long and gentle pressing, carefully calibrating the contact of the must with oxygen. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, followed by a naturally conducted malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures in barrels, a crucial stage that enriches the flavour profile before the secondary fermentation according to the principles of the Traditional Method. The entire process is marked by the complete absence of filtration, a technical choice aimed at preserving the wine's full organoleptic heritage, supported by a restrained dosage.
History and Curiosities
The Heurtebise 2019 from Chartogne-Taillet is the sublime expression of pure Chardonnay, cultivated in the prized sandy-limestone soils of Merfy. This exceptional artisanal cuvée is born from gentle pressing and natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without any filtration to preserve its absolute authenticity. Ageing in 228-litre barrels gives this extra brut traditional method an enveloping, dry and exquisitely complex profile, praised by leading international critics for its excellence and radiant personality.
Awards
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2019
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1485
- Oenologist: Alexandre Chartogne
- Hectares: 11
The family's wine-making tradition traces back to 1490, with Nicolas Taillet and Fiacre Taillet in 1540. In 1700, a second Fiacre Taillet, a learned winegrower, wrote his memoirs recounting his life and all the important events in the village, his family and his profession. The Chartogne-Taillet family continues this tradition and savoir-faire inherited from this winegrowing heritage. Read more
| Name | Chartogne Taillet Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Heurtebise 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Chartogne Taillet |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Heurtebise 2019 from Chartogne-Taillet is the sublime expression of pure Chardonnay, cultivated in the prized sandy-limestone soils of Merfy. This exceptional artisanal cuvée is born from gentle pressing and natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without any filtration to preserve its absolute authenticity. Ageing in 228-litre barrels gives this extra brut traditional method an enveloping, dry and exquisitely complex profile, praised by leading international critics for its excellence and radiant personality. |
| Origin | Merfy (France) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous sandy soils |
| Production technique | Metodo classico; fermentazione con lieviti indigeni; senza filtrazione; affinamento in botti da 228 litri |
| Wine making | The grapes are pressed in one of two pneumatic presses that operate differently: the first exposes the wine to air, while the second offers greater protection against oxygen. The pressing is long and gentle. This is followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts, preserving the wine’s initial characteristics; malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. In stainless steel, with indigenous yeasts, without filtration. |
| Aging | Matured in 228-litre barrels. |
| Residual sugar | 2.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |