Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Heurtebise 2019 750ml

(DISG. FEB 24). Alexandre’s 1.67 hectares of vines (83% Chardonnay) were planted
on the Heurtebise plot in 1972, 1985, 1986 and 2010. It’s located on a windy
plateau with a sunny, southern exposure, but the strong winds (Heurtebise
translates as ‘windfall’) help moderate conditions. The soils are Thanetian sands
mixed with clay on sandstone, and the plot is prone to swing between water
stress and excess. It’s one of Alexandre’s most variable sites, and he must adapt
his approach from one season to the next.
Alexandre tells us that—much more than with neighbouring plots—these
wines tend to absorb and integrate influence in the cellar, particularly aging
in oak. The wine spends up to 18 months in 228-litre casks before secondary
fermentation. Dosage: 2.4 g/L.
“Heurtebise has become one of the most coveted grower Champagnes, its small
production disappearing quietly in the blink of an eye.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous