Chartogne-Taillet, Couarres Extra Brut Size:6x750ml

Chartogne-Taillet, Couarres Extra Brut Size:6x750mlIssuing from the single vineyard site of Les Couarres in Merfy, with sandy and clay rich soils over limestone, this Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend tends to be one of the most expressive wines in its youth. Yields from this plot of vines are often the most generous and are usually controlled by extensive de budding. In the cellar, Les Couarres is more prone to oxidation than his other wines, so barrels are regularly topped up (in contrast to Les

There is no other white wine quite like this

(vinified with 90% whole clusters)

the underlying material is quite good so this tightly wound effort could very well develop enough depth to be at the next level

’77 and ’86)

Long finish

There is even better volume as well as more evident minerality on the lingering and more complex finale where a touch of sweetness emerges that

This is also quite reduced and essentially unreadable

Notes of wood and menthol surround the spicier and floral- suffused aromas of mostly dark berries and earth

this bottle of Krug's NV Brut Grande Cuvée (1978-1982) offers up a deep bouquet of honeycomb

This is a classic Petite Chapelle as it’s a wine of restraint and finesse

I believe 2010 will develop superbly

I’ll always forgo the extra 10% of opulence