Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut Champagne, France NV Tenuta La Pergola The Castello di Sinio vineyard

The Castello di Sinio vineyard has been in the Fontana family for more than 100 years

was made from fruit harvested at 86° Oechsle in the backside of the main hill of the vineyard and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (62 g/l)

creamy and persistent perlage in the glass and soft rose color

The nose has notes of gingerbread

Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut Champagne, France NV Tenuta La Pergola The Castello di Sinio vineyard12 Wine Spectator Top French Sparkling Wines of 2023 Even parts of chardonnay and pinot noir naturally fermented in a combination of stainless steel and wood, this has a beautifully pure and fresh nose with almonds, brioche, lemon, chalky stony aromas, light rose, vanilla and strawberry. Beautifully nuanced and detailed palate with a super fine thread of acidity that fuses perfectly ripe fruit that is coated in a sheen of very smooth polished tannins.