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2018

Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Hors Serie

Tasted 3 February 2025 France · Champagne

One thing I can say with a high degree of certainty is that these Hors Serie wines from Chartogne-Taillet are built for the long haul and are generally spun up, locked up, balled up, torqued up, and quite frankly a…

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2018

Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Blanc de Blancs Heurtebise

France · Champagne

Another crack at this from the same lot shows that a year or two more on its side might do it well. It is slightly angular (especially when side-by-side with a much silkier 2012 Taittinger Comtes).…

Reviewed 25 July 2026
2018

Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Blanc de Blancs Heurtebise

France · Champagne

This version was a later disgorgement date and higher dosage than previous bottles (June vs April; 4g vs 3g). Although it displayed nearly the same profile as its former siblings, this bottle was a…

Reviewed 19 June 2026
2018

Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Chemin de Reims

France · Champagne

Last bottle of this from the cellar, with a later disgorgement date and higher dosage than previous bottles (June vs April; 4g vs 3g). Similar profile, with spiced apple cider (but not cidery at…

Reviewed 18 June 2026
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