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2020

Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Extra Brut Orizeaux

Tasted 19 September 2025 France · Champagne

Ripe red berry and apple notes dominate, with Mirabelle plum, bruised fig, and pulverized granite flavors leading the attack on the front end. The mid is rich and slightly heavy, with bitter mineral notes slicing…

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