Chartogne-Taillet, Les Barres, Extra Brut, 2013
RRP POA
Pinot Meunier has experienced a renewed recognition over the past decade, and one of the brightest stars in the new Meunier firmament is Alexandre Chartogne’s Les Barres, sourced from a parcel of ungrafted vines planted in 1952. Ungrafted vines in Champagne are rare, and these are able to survive on their own rootstocks due to the vineyard’s sandy soils. They produce a vivid, elegantly textured Champagne – one that demonstrates a subtle refinement and keenly expresses a sense of place.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
White
Wine Style
Sparkling
Grape Varieties
Pinot Meunier
Alcohol
12%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2019 - 2023
Origin
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sub-region
Champagne AOP
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Grower Champagne
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
No
Tasted by
Peter Liem
UK Stockist
Vine Trail
Global Stockist
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