96 pts Vinous
Drinking Window 2024 - 2034
The 2019 Extra-Brut Chemin de Reims is a bundle of focus and tension. I would prefer to cellar it for a few years, as it is quite tense. Chalk, crushed rocks, salt, white pepper, and mint all race across the palate. This chiseled Blanc de Blancs is terrific, a wine of tremendous substance and palate presence. This serious, contemplative Champagne is lights-out. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 2024.
- By Antonio Galloni on March 2024
Alexandre Chartogne is one of the most thoughtful vignerons in Champagne. His wines increasingly show focus, purity and superb expression of place, variety and vintage. The Cuvée Ste.-Anne remains one of my go-to, affordable NV Champagnes. This tasting was a highlight of my recent trip through Champagne, as readers will see in perusing through these notes.

100% Chardonnay. Single-vineyard with south/southeast exposure. Vines planted in 1980, 1995 and 2011 on iron-rich soils. Sandstone is underlying soil type in this vineyard. Vinification: Aged in 350 and 600L barrels with regular top-ups to promote reduction and preserve the originality of this plot. Dosage: 3g/L.