Product Description
Region : Vallée de la Marne. Between Epernay and Château-Thierry, the Marne dug its bed in the coast of the Ile de France. Its banks, as well as those of some tributaries, form hillsides favorable to the culture of grapevines. Orientations to the South are the most exploited. It is the kingdom of pinot meunier (2/3 of encépagement) and pinot noir (1/4). The easternmost zone, near Epernay, is called “Grande Vallée de la Marne”. The wines are similar to those of the Montagne de Reims, with 63% Pinot Noir (up to almost 90% in Aÿ). Then, farther West, pinot meunier is the majority.
Tarlant Vinyard is on the left side of the “Marne“.
AOP : Champagne
Grape Variety : 50% Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir.
Domain : Champagne Tarlant (14 ha)
Type of Soil : Vineyard “Les Crayons” in Œuilly (Marne valley). Chalk.
Density of Planting : 9000 vines/ha
Age of Vines : 65 years (average)
Yield : n/a
Features : 12% alcohol. Non dosé. Brut Nature. Contains sulfites.
Cultural method : Fertilisers: Green manure or organic fertilisers depending on the soil requirements. The vineyards are grassed to prevent erosion.
Winemaking : Manual harvest. Vinification in oak barrels with the lees regularly stirred back into the wine. No malolactic fermentation. Remains in barrels until May. The blending occure when the wine re-awaken. Harvest 2000 & 1999-1998-1997-1996. Bottling, May 2001. The bottles are stored on laths with the champagne in contact with its lees, and are stacked manually.
Aging is average, five years. Remuage In a “pupitre” and automatic.
The Colour : Golden yellow robe, a hint of amber and crystalline mousse.
The Smell : Generous and powerful, with woody, appetising hints of dried fruit, vanilla.
The Taste : Unctuous, complex with a well balanced acidity. This champagne is elegant with perfectly integrated woody notes. A great champagne.
Serving Suggestions : Gastronomic Champagne.
Served between 7 to 9 °C.
