The 2017 Champagne Les Couarres by Chartogne-Taillet is a refined and terroir-focused cuvée, capturing the pure essence of Pinot Noir from Merfy. With its depth, minerality, and elegance, this Champagne is ideal for Champagne enthusiasts and pairs excellently with gourmet dishes. It offers a unique and memorable tasting experience, perfect for special occasions.
2017 Champagne "Les Couarres" Chartogne Taillet
€84.00
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The 2017 Champagne Les Couarres by Chartogne-Taillet is a refined and terroir-focused cuvée, capturing the pure essence of Pinot Noir from Merfy. With its depth, minerality, and elegance, this Champagne is ideal for Champagne enthusiasts and pairs excellently with gourmet dishes. It offers a unique and memorable tasting experience, perfect for special occasions.
Winery: Chartogne-Taillet
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Champagne, France
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Color: White
Size: 75 cl
Alcohol Content: 12%
Disgorgement Date: November 2021
Rating: Robert Parker: 93/100, Jancis Robinson: 17/20
Description
The 2017 Champagne Les Couarres by Chartogne-Taillet is a single-vineyard cuvée crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir, sourced from the clay-limestone soils of the Les Couarres vineyard in Merfy. This terroir-driven Champagne emphasizes the intensity and structure that Pinot Noir can achieve in this unique setting. Disgorged in November 2021, this vintage offers a harmonious blend of ripe fruit and minerality, enhanced by extended lees aging, which adds depth and elegance to the wine.
Blend
100% Pinot Noir from the Les Couarres parcel, highlighting the powerful fruit character and mineral complexity typical of this vineyard.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light golden color with subtle copper hints, featuring fine, persistent bubbles that form an elegant mousse.
Nose: Aromas of red fruits like cherry and raspberry, accompanied by earthy undertones, dried flowers, and a touch of soft spice, reflecting the Pinot Noir’s expression on Merfy’s terroir.
Palate: Structured and refined, with flavors of ripe red berries balanced by a vibrant acidity. The mouthfeel is silky, with a distinctive chalky minerality that adds depth. The finish is long and precise, with a slight salinity and lingering aromas.
Aging Potential
This Champagne is enjoyable now, showcasing its complexity and freshness, but it also has potential for further aging. It can evolve in the cellar for 7 to 10 years, developing even greater depth and aromatic richness.
Food Pairings
Les Couarres pairs beautifully with dishes such as roasted poultry, white meats, and mushroom-based preparations. It also complements creamy, aged cheeses like Brie de Meaux and lightly seasoned game dishes.
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