Ratings: Robert Parker 94/100, Gault Millau 17.5/20, RVF 16.5/20
“This cuvée, in particular, pays homage to ungrafted vines, which are evident in a flattering, complex, and full-bodied nose. The bubbles are subtle and, above all, perfectly integrated into the wine’s body, while remaining fresh. ” (Le Guide des Vins 2011 – Gault Millau)
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Eye
A golden hue with green highlights and bright, crystal-clear bubbles
Nose
Intense, with blended notes of white flowers (acacia, linden) and Reine des Reinettes. Classic Chardonnay aroma
Palate
Crisp and exceptionally pure, it reveals a mineral and silky character, with hints of white fruit and delicate notes of hazelnut and almond—a true work of art. An exceptional cuvée, as elegant as it is aromatic, with a unique, lingering freshness.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2015
Food and Wine Pairings
Authentic and distinctive, this Champagne with character is best enjoyed as an appetizer. A great wine whose aromas pair perfectly with refined shellfish dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2016 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable offering, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
This dynamic family-run winery, located in the heart of the Marne Valley, continues to grow steadily and is not shy about offering wines from specific plots—with very little or no sugar added—that are always robust in character. The Tarlant family has been cultivating vines since 1687 and began selling its first bottles in 1929 under the name “Carte Blanche.” Today, the next generation is firmly in place, with Jean-Mary and Micheline Tarlant and now their children, Benoît and Mélanie. The 14-hectare vineyard, carefully tended using 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
With deep roots in Champagne, the Tarlant family was already growing grapes in Dom Pérignon’s time. The estate was established in the Marne Valley beginning in 1780, and its first champagne was released in 1929. Today, it boasts a 14-hectare vineyard and a distinctive style. At the helm since 1999 are Benoît and Mélanie, the children of Jean-Mary Tarlant, who serves as chairman of the house. In the cellar, Benoît vinifies in small tanks or barrels by “climat,” without malolactic fermentation; he ages the reserve wines on lees and favors low dosages (extra-brut) or none at all (brut zéro).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
"As close as possible to its origins: Champagne in its purest form"—this is now the message on the labels of this family-owned estate, one of the most dynamic in Champagne. In the heart of the left bank of the Marne Valley and the Surrmelin Valley, 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, tailored to a mosaic of soils and subsoils: from sandy to flinty, and from clay and limestone to pure chalk. Without the addition of yeast or enzymes, two-thirds of the winemaking takes place in oak. These Champagnes have body and texture, and they retain great freshness due to a light dosage: in 2010, the entire production switched to minimal dosage (extra-brut, 4.5 g) or no dosage at all (Nature). A true vintage-focused policy is now in place, and, like the greatest Champagne houses, the Tarlants release their wines after eight or ten years in the cellar, when they have reached their peak. Bravo.
Customer Rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. FABRIZIO C. Published on October 2, 2019
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Review and rating by Mr. MARC R. Posted on January 25, 2017
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE L. Published on October 27, 2012
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