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Chardonnay. Chemin de Reims is a small plot of just over one hectare in Merfy planted in 1980, 1995 and 2011. It faces south/southeast and is rich in Thanetian sands, with iron-rich layers above the sandstone base. Alexandre tells us its character translates directly to the wine, making full, structured Chardonnays with a slightly ferrous texture. This Blanc de Blancs matured in 350- and 600-litre casks, with Alexandre choosing coopers that lean towards a tighter grain to ensure a more protective environment for his wines. This, along with regular topping up, low dosage and general precision in the cellar, allows him to preserve purity of expression. The result is arguably Chartogne-Taillet's most powerful and vinous cuvée. The dosage is 2.5 g/L