Sainte Anne

Sainte Anne is the non-vintage brut from Chartogne-Taillet and carries the name of the patron saint of Merfy, the house's home village. It blends Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with 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, in a way of working close to biodynamics. A dosage of 4 to 7 grams per litre supports the vigorous mousse without masking 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 as well as with fish, seafood or white poultry. Anyone who wants to understand how Merfy tastes will find a good introduction to the house here.