Sainte Anne

Sainte Anne is the non-vintage brut from Chartogne-Taillet and takes its name from the patron saint of Merfy, the house's home village. It brings together Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, in proportions that vary from year to year. 40 per cent reserve wines from earlier harvests give the young wines calm and depth. Each plot is vinified separately, using an approach close to biodynamics. A dosage of 4 to 7 grams per litre supports the vigorous mousse without covering up the wine. The result is a crystalline texture with roundness and elegance.

Serve it at 8 to 10 degrees in a tulip glass or a slim white wine glass. It works as an aperitif just as well as with fish, seafood or light poultry. Anyone who wants to understand what Merfy tastes like will find a good way into the house here.