(Chartogne-Taillet Millésime Brut) ($63.00) As always majority Pinot Noir, “from the clay sections of Merfy, which makes our roundest wines, easiest to drink early,” said Elizabeth. Though just disgorged (2/09) it was encompassingly generous and as meaty as an heirloom goose, glazed with nutmeg and apples; I mean, what wine other than Champagne can be so chunky and yet so polished at the same time?
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(Chartogne-Taillet Millésime Brut) ($63.00) As always majority Pinot Noir, “from the clay sections of Merfy, which makes our roundest wines, easiest to drink early,” said Elizabeth. Though just disgorged (2/09) it was encompassingly generous and as meaty as an heirloom goose, glazed with nutmeg and apples; I mean, what wine other than Champagne can be so chunky and yet so polished at the same time?2011 Champagne Catalog, 6/1/2011, (See more on Terry Theise Estate Selections...)