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" Brut Tradition : Another excellent grower's Champagne, albeit in a very different style, dominated by the black grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. This is a rich, concentrated fizz, which benefits from partial oak fermentation. A Bollinger-style wine at a very attractive price." "A Rich, Concentrated Fizz" Observer Magazine - UK
Vignerons since 1687 who now under the guidance of Benoit Tarlant are producing an impressive array of terroir driven wines. Carefull use of barrel fermentation and aging in barrels helps Benoit to create a range of elegant but complex wines from the three classic varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Oeuilly is 10km west of Epernay on the main road to Dormans.
13 Hectares are divided into diverse soil types: Chalk, Limestone, Sand, Gravel and Sparnacien which is a blend of clay and chalk. Average age of the vines is 29 years with the ratio being Pinot Noir 50%, Chardonnay 30% and Pinot Meunier 20%. Dosages are kept low with the average being 6.2g/litre. Benoit goes to great lengths to explain the wine characterisitcs on the back label. Vic Pugatschew
Despite relying on tradition, there is nothing backward about their viticulture or winemaking. The Tarlants are sensitive to their many different terroirs. One of the most brilliantly expressive wines, the aristocratic Brut Zéro, has no dosage at all, allowing the fruit and the terroir to shine through. Above the NV Brut Tradition (an excellent first wine, dense and rich), and the Brut Rosé, are the vintage Cuvée Prestige and Rosé Prestige. At the top of the range is the superb NV Cuvée Louis, a Chardonnay/Pinot Noir blend from 40-year-old vines in the family's oldest vineyard, Les Crayons 100% barrel fermented. The back labels are models, clearly stating the date of la mise en bouteille as well as the disgorgement for all wines. Of the 110,000-bottle production, 55% is exported." "One of the Most Brilliantly Expressive Wines" Harpers Magazine - UK
Tarlant Brut Tradition:
Harvest: 2001-2000-1999
Grapes: 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay
Terroirs: Chalk, Sparnacien (chalk mixed with clay), Sand, Limestone and shells
Vinification: First fermentation in stainless steel vats with control of temperature at each stage of fermentation.
Reserve wine 2000, 1999 aged in oak barrels.
Disgorging: Done by hand. See date on rear label
A sparkling yellow lightly amber, fine and intensive bubbles, [pleasant bouquet of ripe fruits, powerful, with apricot and grilled almond flavours.
Mouth: Full and structured, liveliness and length in mouth.
Food pairing: Gastronomic Champagne, all in power, ideal for rural and family meals. It can accompagny cassolettes, fine and simmered meats, tepid soufflés.
