Chartogne-Taillet, Couarres Extra Brut other_regions_australia with a lasting impression of

with a lasting impression of fruit to match the refined tannins

very spicy

density and power to the lavish but focused flavors that coat the mouth with dry extract on the saline-inflected

somewhat fleshy flavors yet offers surprisingly good precision on the back end

hints of candle wax emerging with time

Chartogne-Taillet, Couarres Extra Brut other_regions_australia with a lasting impression ofIssuing from the single vineyard site of Les Couarres in Merfy, with sandy and clay rich soils over limestone, this Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend tends to be one of the most expressive wines in its youth. Yields from this plot of vines are often the most generous and are usually controlled by extensive de budding. In the cellar, Les Couarres is more prone to oxidation than his other wines, so barrels are regularly topped up (in contrast to Les