Champagne Chartogne-taillet Hors-Série 75cl

Regarding the Champagne Chartogne-taillet Hors-Série

With the Hors Série champagne, Alexandre Chartogne ventures beyond the historic boundaries of his Merfy estate to explore one of the most legendary terroirs of the Côte des Blancs: Avize Grand Cru. Beyond its rarity, this cuvée is a exceptional of the highest caliber.

The cuvée comes from vineyards cultivated without herbicides and plowed by horse, and from the superb and bountiful 2022 harvest.

This 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru, dosed at Extra-Brut (2.20 g/L), reveals a bouquet of great aromatic complexity from the very first moment. Candied citrus fruits mingle with white flowers and delicate notes of fresh hazelnut. Upon aeration, chalky and briny nuances emerge.

On the palate, Hors Série impresses with its remarkable balance between fullness and tension. The wine unfolds with a creamy texture reminiscent of the great white wines of Burgundy, before giving way to a mineral backbone of remarkable precision. The saline and chalky notes prolong the tasting experience with an endless, vibrant, and elegant finish.

Aging in oak enriches the wine’s texture without ever masking the terroir’s identity.

Bottled in July 2023 and disgorged in May 2026, Chartogne-Taillet’s Hors Série is intended for lovers of mineral flavors. It pairs beautifully with a citrus-infused scallop carpaccio or grilled blue lobster.