(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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By John Gilman
(Chartogne-Taillet Brut Millésime (Merfy)) Login and sign up and see review text.Jan/Feb 2013, Issue #43, Another Round of Champagne and Sparkling Wine More Superb Releases from Small Growers and Grand Marques