Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut Champagne, France NV

12 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. Delicate, seamless and long, crisp apple finish. Drink now. -

93 Pts James Suckling

A lively Champagne, with a fine, lacy mousse and flavors of grapefruit granita, preserved lemon, crunchy white peach and delicate herbs set on a chalk-tinged base. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged February 2022. Drink now. From France.—A.N.,

92 Pts Wine Spectator

The NV Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne is one of the great values in Champagne.Broad and creamy, with high-toned aromatics, the Cuvée Ste.-Anne is atotal pleasure bomb. The intensity of the flavors is so beautifully dialed up. Orchard fruit, dried flowers and spice all flesh out effortlessly. More than anything, though, I admire the wine's balance and raciness. This release is based on 2018. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2021.

92 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous