Notes: Robert Parker 94/100, Gault Millau 17.5/20, RVF 16.5/20
"This cuvée pays particular homage to ungrafted vines, which reveal themselves in a flattering, complex, and open nose. The bubbles are subtle and, above all, perfectly integrated into the wine, while remaining fresh. ( Le Guide des Vins 2011 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
Golden color with green highlights, crystal clear and lively bubbles
Nose
Intense, with blended aromas of white flowers (acacia, lime blossom) and Reinette apples. Original Chardonnay aroma.
Mouth
Frank and very pure, it reveals itself to be mineral and silky, with hints of white fruit and delicate aromas of hazelnut and almond, all lace. An exceptional cuvée that is as elegant as it is aromatic, its lingering freshness is unique.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
Authentic and unique, this spirited Champagne is best enjoyed as a special aperitif. A great wine with aromas that pair perfectly with refined shellfish dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2016 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
This dynamic family business, located in the heart of the Marne Valley, is growing steadily and is not afraid to offer wines from specific plots, with little or no dosage, always of a robust constitution. The Tarlant family has been growing vines since 1687 and began marketing its first bottles in 1929 under the name Carte Blanche. Today, the next generation is well represented by Jean-Mary and Micheline Tarlant and now their children Benoît and Mélanie. The 14-hectare vineyard, cultivated with care and organic fertilizers, comprises 55 plots planted with the three traditional grape varieties (Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay), as well as Pinot Blanc, Petit Meslier, and Arbanne.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Deeply rooted in Champagne, the Tarlant family were already growing vines in the days of Dom Pérignon. The estate was established in 1780 in the Marne Valley, with the first champagne delivered in 1929. Today, it boasts a 14-hectare vineyard and a renowned style. At the helm since 1999 are Benoît and Mélanie, the children of Jean-Mary Tarlant, who presides over the house. In the cellar, Benoît vinifies in small vats or barrels by "climat," without malolactic fermentation, ages the reserve wines on lees, and favors low dosages (extra-brut) or no dosage at all (brut zéro).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2016 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
As close as possible to its origins, pure Champagne wine can now be found on the labels of this family estate, one of the most dynamic in Champagne. In the heart of the left bank of the Marne Valley and Surrmelin, Benoît Tarlant (the winemaker) and his sister Mélanie (in charge of sales and communications) are gradually taking over from their parents. Their viticulture is demanding, adapted to a mosaic of soils and subsoils: from flinty sands to clays and limestones to pure chalk. Without yeast or enzymes, two-thirds of the vinification is done in wood. These champagnes have volume and chewiness, and they retain great freshness due to a light dosage: in 2010, the entire production was dosed minimally (extra-brut, 4.5g) or not at all (Nature). A true vintage policy is now in place and, like the greatest Champagne brands, Tarlant releases its wines after eight or ten years in the cellar, when they are at their optimum. Bravo.
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FABRIZIO C. Published on 10/02/2019
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Note and opinion by Mr. MARC R. Published on January 25, 2017
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Review and opinion by Mr. DOMINIQUE L. Published on 10/27/2012
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