Champagne Tarlant - Brut Nature Rosé
15,5/20
RVF
89/100
Robert Parker
Notes: Robert Parker 89/100, RVF 15.5/20
“The natural brut wines with their lively effervescence have gained in aromatic sophistication while remaining invigorating and crisp. The most energetic and precise is the rosé, made from 85% Chardonnay.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2014 - RVF). A rosé that impresses on the palate with its exotic fruitiness and natural vinous character, its elegance, and its harmony!
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Eye
beautiful, sparkling dress, coral pink
Nose
Elegant, with hints of blood orange. Aromas of red berries follow closely behind, while hints of pepper add a subtle spicy note.
Palate
Both bright and rich, the palate impresses with its exotic fruitiness and natural vinous character. Dominated by red currant and raspberry, aromas of spicy vanilla and tonka bean add a surprising touch.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink starting at
2014
Drink before
2018
Food and Wine Pairings
Red berry crumble and fig tiramisu round out the aromatic profile of our Champagne Rosé Zéro, imbued with provocative emotions...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2016 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
This dynamic family-run winery, located in the heart of the Marne Valley, continues to grow steadily and is not hesitant to offer 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 chairs the house. In the cellar, Benoît vinifies in small tanks or barrels by “climat,” without malolactic fermentation; he ages the reserve wines on their lees and favors low dosages (extra-brut) or no dosage at all (brut zéro).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2011 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Brut Nature Zéro Rosé is a delicate, light-colored wine that impresses with its understated character. Dried cherry, crushed flowers, and mint are just a few of the nuances that emerge from this somewhat ethereal rosé.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
The natural, unprocessed sparkling wines have developed more refined aromas while remaining crisp and tangy. The most vibrant and well-defined is the rosé made from 85% Chardonnay.
About the estate:
"As close to its origins as possible—Champagne in its purest form," reads the label 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 flint to clay, limestone, and 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 thanks to a light dosage: in 2010, the entire production switched to minimal dosage (extra-brut, 4.5g) or no dosage (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.