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“.
Tarlant Vinyard is on the left side of the “Marne“.
AOP : Champagne
Grape Variety : 100% Pinot Meunier
Domain : Champagne Tarlant (14 ha)
Type of Soil : Vineyard “Pierre de Bellevue” in Œuilly (Marne valley), Sparnacien soils (chalk mixed with clay).
Density of Planting : 9000 vines/ha
Age of Vines : more than 50 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 : Manual harvest. Vinification in 4 year old wine oak barrels. Barrel fermentation with the lees regularly stirred back into the wine. Remains in barrels until May. The bottles are stored on laths with the champagne in contact with its lees, and are stacked manually.
Aging is average, five years. Remuage is done in a “pupitre” and it is automatic.
The Colour : Warm, gold, lively « mousse ».
The Smell : Powerful, it develops attractive, dense and exotic fruit aromas, with hints of almond.
The Taste : perfumed and tasty, full and surprising, with lychee, passionfruit, mango and pineapple. Marrying hazelnut and praline, the ensemble is crowned with spices on the palate.
Serving Suggestions : This is a wine to taste amongst connoisseurs, a complex wine with a long after taste. Gastronomic Champagne.
Served between 7 to 9 °C.
