Chartogne-Taillet is the only récoltant-manipulant in its ancient home village of Merfy, a town renowned for its wines since the Middle Ages. In the words of author Peter Liem, “there may be no producer in all of Champagne who feels a greater sense of obligation to preserve his vineyard’s past than Alexandre Chartogne.” Perhaps nowhere else can you find barrel-vinified Champagnes that are so consistently unique, terroir-specific, and meticulously tended from start to finish. 

Merfy is located on the Montagne de Reims, where Chartogne-Taillet’s 12 hectares of vineyards are planted to 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier. The “Saint-Thierry” bottling contains 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier raised in both barrels and concrete eggs, then bottle aged for 36 months on its lees before disgorgement. A luxurious expression of Chardonnay loaded with of brioche-toast character.