The Chartogne-Taillet Chemin de Reims 2020 (Disgorged February 2025) is a beautifully precise and intensely mineral single-vineyard Champagne from one of the Montagne de Reims’ most respected grower producers. Produced entirely from Chardonnay grown in the Chemin de Reims parcel in Merfy, the wine reflects Alexandre Chartogne’s terroir-focused philosophy, combining low-intervention winemaking with remarkable site transparency and chalk-driven tension. The nose reveals preserved lemon, green apple and white peach layered alongside white flowers, brioche and crushed chalk minerality, giving the wine impressive lift and finesse.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with exceptionally fine mousse, vibrant natural acidity and a tightly coiled mineral core. Layers of citrus peel, orchard fruit and savoury lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and deep chalky tension, finishing long, dry and beautifully persistent with outstanding precision and ageing potential. The warm yet balanced 2020 vintage contributes subtle textural richness while preserving the wine’s hallmark freshness and linear structure.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The Chartogne-Taillet Chemin de Reims 2020 is a superb single-vineyard grower Champagne — mineral, saline and beautifully refined with exceptional chalky detail and finesse. Perfect with oysters, scallops, sashimi, lobster or refined seafood dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2042+.
