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 : 28% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 27% Pinot Meunier.
Domain : Champagne Tarlant (14 ha)
Type of Soil : Marne Valley, chalk and limestone soil.
Density of Planting : 9000 vines/ha
Age of Vines : 45 years old
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 : Harvest, August 2003. Spontaneous (no yeast added) first fermentation in oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation. 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, fine mousse.
The Smell : Nice nose, quite delicate, white flowers, almonds, white fruits with small notes of brioche.
The Taste : On the palate, the champagne is elegant and fine, a superb balance for this hot vintage (the grapes were harvested at dawn, hence the name). First, the Chardonney brings delicates After prolonged aeration, pinot noir and pinot meunier express themselves fully, giving a wider profile and a more fruit-oriented expression.
Serving Suggestions :
Served between 7 and 9°C
