NV Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut Champagne, France NV Calistoga This is a big white

This is a big white with sliced apple

if a little tight for now

a Syrah with finesse and red fruits that keeps all its promises

Glistening red cherries and macerated strawberries meet creamed vanilla biscuits and pastry

this opens with aromas of red berry

NV Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut Champagne, France NV Calistoga This is a big white12 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.