‘Cuvee Chemin de Reims’ [2013], Chartogne-Taillet

A Chard from an iron-rich parcel, it doesn’t exactly replace the Heurtebise, but that wine is only available in generous enough
years when it can be separated; the 2016 is all in the Ste-Anne. Deg 12/2018, this is a fascinating original Champagne, like no
other BdB I’ve ever tasted. Oak in obedient proportion, mineral is earthy, sophisticated in an unpretentious way.

cépage 100% Chardonnay
assemblage 100% 2013
village/vyd Single vineyard Chemin de Reims planted in 1981,
sandy site with calcareous sand starting at about 50cm
malo Partial
élevage Used barriques
sur latte 60 months
dégorgement November 2018 – June 2019 (5)