Name
Brut Rosé Zero
Order #
97769
Producer
Tarlant
Vintage
NV
Price
$79.99
About
Tarlant Champagne house is located in a small village called Oeuilly, in the Marne, south west of Reims. The estate covers 14 hectares in total in four different crus. The vineyards are spread over 55 parcels located in the village of Oeuilly, Boursault, St-Agnan and Celles-les-Condés.
The soil is made of Chalk, Sparnacien (clay-limestone), Sand, Limestone, small pebbles. The 5 types of soil maybe viewed by selecting the document attached to this page - "5 Types of Soil". The vineyards also vary in altitude between 150m- 500ft and 80m - 260ft above sea level. Planted with a density of 9000 vines per ha, the cépages are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier which are the most widely planted in Champagne. Tarlant has retained some unusual varietals that used to be found in the area in the past; Arbanne, Pinot Blanc and Petit Meslier adding a touch of uniqueness to the blends. Each vineyard is vinified separately so that each barrel is the pure expression from the terroir. It is in the spring that the Tarlant family, together, tastes each individual barrel and decide on the blends.
Champagne Tarlant is highly respectful of the environment and their style of viticulture is guided by the nature. Their relationship with the land is such that its aim is to give long term and sustainable biodiversity and to protect the micro-organisms which live in it. Green manure or organic fertilizers, depending on the soil requirements, are used as fertilizers. The vineyards are grassed to prevent erosion and harvest is done by hand, picked at perfect ripeness thus respecting the unique characteristic of each terroir.
Rosé Zero is an invitation to revel in the most expressive of pink Champagnes, redolent with the natural scents of fruits and spices. The contemporary elegance of the bottle, the rarity of zero sugar dosage and the generosity of the emotions it produces are the ingredients that make this pink Champagne unique. This is a blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir. The first fermentation is done in temperature controlled stainless steel vats and oak barrels. This Rosé Champagne is made blending white and red wine.
The soil is made of Chalk, Sparnacien (clay-limestone), Sand, Limestone, small pebbles. The 5 types of soil maybe viewed by selecting the document attached to this page - "5 Types of Soil". The vineyards also vary in altitude between 150m- 500ft and 80m - 260ft above sea level. Planted with a density of 9000 vines per ha, the cépages are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier which are the most widely planted in Champagne. Tarlant has retained some unusual varietals that used to be found in the area in the past; Arbanne, Pinot Blanc and Petit Meslier adding a touch of uniqueness to the blends. Each vineyard is vinified separately so that each barrel is the pure expression from the terroir. It is in the spring that the Tarlant family, together, tastes each individual barrel and decide on the blends.
Champagne Tarlant is highly respectful of the environment and their style of viticulture is guided by the nature. Their relationship with the land is such that its aim is to give long term and sustainable biodiversity and to protect the micro-organisms which live in it. Green manure or organic fertilizers, depending on the soil requirements, are used as fertilizers. The vineyards are grassed to prevent erosion and harvest is done by hand, picked at perfect ripeness thus respecting the unique characteristic of each terroir.
Rosé Zero is an invitation to revel in the most expressive of pink Champagnes, redolent with the natural scents of fruits and spices. The contemporary elegance of the bottle, the rarity of zero sugar dosage and the generosity of the emotions it produces are the ingredients that make this pink Champagne unique. This is a blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir. The first fermentation is done in temperature controlled stainless steel vats and oak barrels. This Rosé Champagne is made blending white and red wine.
Review
93 Points
"The Brut Nature Rosé Zero is 85 % Chardonnay and 15 % Pinot Noir based on the 2004 vintage with the addition of reserve wines aged in oak and bottled with no dosage. This beautiful Champagne is first and foremost a wine that happens to have bubbles. The Brut Nature Rosé Zero reveals outstanding tension, richness and depth in a powerful expression of fruit. The masculine, intense finish is certainly not for the timid, but this is a gorgeous, utterly pure wine that will come to life at the dinner table. This bottle was disgorged in December 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014." ~Antonio Galloni
Print Page"The Brut Nature Rosé Zero is 85 % Chardonnay and 15 % Pinot Noir based on the 2004 vintage with the addition of reserve wines aged in oak and bottled with no dosage. This beautiful Champagne is first and foremost a wine that happens to have bubbles. The Brut Nature Rosé Zero reveals outstanding tension, richness and depth in a powerful expression of fruit. The masculine, intense finish is certainly not for the timid, but this is a gorgeous, utterly pure wine that will come to life at the dinner table. This bottle was disgorged in December 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014." ~Antonio Galloni
