Récoltant Manipulant: The French designation for a producer of "GROWER" champagne.
So what is Grower Champagne?
It is simply wine produced by the same Champagne house who owns the vineyards.
A grower champagne can be identified as RM or referred to more commonly as 'grower champagne'.
Larger houses such as Veuve clicquot who mass produces their famous yellow label brut has to source their grapes from the entire Champagne region.
A grower champagne such as Chartogne Taillet (pronounced Shah-tone- Tie-yair) obtain their grapes from their single and owned vineyards, terroir being at the forefront of things.
Grower Champagnes are limited to only their vineyard while larger houses have the flexibility of the entire region.
My favorite grower Champagne so far is the Chartogne tailed cuvée le rosé brut NV.
60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, vinified in stainless stell tanks.
A great rosé at an enticing price!
This bottle provided depth and dimension with incredible fragrance.
2008 base vintage; a masterfully crafted rosé!
I first tasted at village vino in San Diego but is is now sold out.
WHERE TO BUY:
I can't find this bottle anywhere locally.
I ordered online (best price) from Hi times in Costa Mesa for
49.98 as of today.
Wine spectator rating is 93 points but it think points are for people who have no opinion of their own.
Trust your own taste and preference, taste as many bottles as you can and enjoy!
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