2007 Champagne Tarlant, La Vigne Royale, Blanc de Noirs, Brut Nature

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2007 Champagne Tarlant, La Vigne Royale, Blanc de Noirs, Brut NatureBlanc de Noirs is 100% Pinot Noir from the Tarlants family steepest single vineyard, Celles les Conde. Here, the deep calcareous soils give sapid mineral energy to the wine. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out in large oak barrel, without malolactic fermentation, to keep tautness. 14 years on fine lees give incredible toasty golden richness, but the overarching character of this wine is Pinot: musky, fruity and perfumed with herbal edges and

fresh fruit - Morello cherries

It remains one of the growing season's standouts and replicates previous showings just the week earlier and in January

This is a simply terrific villages and if you're lucky enough to find a magnum

yet its potential for greatness is undeniable

Molasses and rich

although pleasingly dry on a finish where any wood is beautifully smothered in cane honey

while many non-vintage Bruts fluctuate in quality

confected fruit notes begin to emerge

in which case

pleasing wine

– ‘Recently Disgorged’ – status by Bollinger

Lovely rich notes of Blueberry compote