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Chartogne-Taillet & Pierre Péters Dinner
A La Fête du Champagne dinner in New York City with winemakers Alexandre Chartogne and Rodolphe Péters and chefs Daniel Boulud and Arnaud Lallement.
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Chartogne-Taillet
Merfy
Winery in Merfy, France
The Read
Merfy Terroir Champagnes
Why go
For a Merfy-focused Champagne comparison, start with Chartogne-Taillet’s Sainte-Anne, a blend of plots and years, then look at Le Rosé or a parcel wine. Le Rosé uses Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; ask the producer about visits before making a trip.
About Chartogne-Taillet
Chartogne-Taillet is a useful Merfy stop for drinkers who want to compare a village blend with wines drawn from specific plots. Alexandre Chartogne vinifies parcels separately before bringing them together in Sainte-Anne, which blends different harvest years as well as vineyard sites.
What to look for
Begin with Sainte-Anne to see how the producer expresses Merfy’s sandy limestone soils through a broader assemblage. Le Rosé changes the comparison: the house lists Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and describes red wine blended into white base wines. Orizeaux and Les Barres offer narrower parcel references.
Before you go
The producer lists a Merfy contact address, but the material reviewed does not establish a standing public tasting schedule. Ask about appointments and available bottles before planning the visit.
The takeA good choice for Champagne drinkers who enjoy comparing a village blend with parcel-specific wines. Sainte-Anne gives an introduction to Merfy across several soils, while Les Barres spotlights Meunier and Orizeaux Pinot Noir. For an in-person visit, contact the estate to confirm what access is available before planning travel.
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Planning details
- Location
- 39 Grande Rue, 51220 Merfy, France
- Website
- chartogne-taillet.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 03 10 17
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
Alexandre Chartogne works in Merfy, where the estate presents wines from distinct parcels alongside a village blend. Sainte-Anne brings together several soils and varieties; bottlings such as Les Barres and Orizeaux narrow the focus to particular sites. The result is a range built for comparing how grape and place interact rather than treating Merfy as a single uniform style.
Best For
A good choice for Champagne drinkers who enjoy comparing a village blend with parcel-specific wines. Sainte-Anne gives an introduction to Merfy across several soils, while Les Barres spotlights Meunier and Orizeaux Pinot Noir. For an in-person visit, contact the estate to confirm what access is available before planning travel.
Tasting Tips
Start with Sainte-Anne, the Merfy blend, then compare a parcel wine if you can find one. Les Barres offers a Meunier-focused contrast; Orizeaux gives a Pinot Noir expression. Ask the merchant for the release and base-year details rather than assuming every bottle from the same label tastes identical.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate family home setting with a focus on authentic, nature-expressive wines in a historic village atmosphere.
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Vibe
RusticElegantIntimate
Best For
Wine EducationSolo ExplorationSpecial Occasion
Experience
Vineyard TourCave TastingEstate Grounds
Sourcing
Organic
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Vineyard
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Arbanne
- Tour Duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Tour Languages
- French, English
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Organic
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling, Still White
- Wine Club
- Not available
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 39 Grande Rue, 51220 Merfy, France
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads Chartogne-Taillet?
Alexandre Chartogne is the named producer at the family’s Merfy address.
What is Sainte-Anne?
Sainte-Anne is a Champagne blended from different Merfy plots and harvest years, with Chardonnay and red grapes, predominantly Pinot Noir.
Which grapes are in Chartogne-Taillet’s Le Rosé?
The producer lists Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for Le Rosé. It blends white wines with red wine from a selected parcel.
