BAM! 2011+Réserve Perpetuelle Brut Nature

Wine description for BAM! 2011+Réserve Perpetuelle Brut Nature from Tarlant

Colour & appearance

Light golden yellow with a fine, persistent perlage - a visual indication of the ten years of ageing on the lees that have given this champagne its maturity and depth.

Nose

The nose reveals remarkable clarity and precision. Dominated by bright citrus flavours - lemon zest, lime, a hint of mandarin - the BAM! shows a youthful freshness that is complemented by subtle notes of lemon curd and lemon meringue. Underneath are mineral layers of lime and chalk, floral hints of white flowers and subtle nuances of pome fruit and herbs. A fragrance profile that combines elegance with complexity.

Palate

The true class of this champagne unfolds on the palate. It glides over the tongue with crystalline precision and electrifying acidity - carried by a mineral structure reminiscent of limestone runners. The Brut Nature dosage (0 g/L) allows the purity of the terroir to shine through unadulterated. With increasing warmth, a fine creaminess develops, accompanied by the first notes of autolysis: Puff pastry, delicately coated with vanilla cream. In spite of this development, the wine retains its razor-sharp precision and urgent, fresh minerality until the long, salty finish.

General information

BAM! stands for Blanc (Pinot Blanc), Arbanne and Meslier - three forgotten Champagne grape varieties that Tarlant combines in this exceptional cuvée (27% Pinot Blanc, 27% Arbanne, 46% Petit Meslier). The grapes come from the single vineyard „Four à Chaux-Sables“ in Œuilly, characterised by Lutetian quartz sand over limestone. Spontaneous fermentation in Burgundian oak barrels, no malolactic fermentation, ageing with réserve wines from a solera managed since 2007. Disgorged after ten years on the lees - a champagne for purists and terroir enthusiasts.

Food pairing suggestions

The salty minerality and crisp acidity predestine this champagne for raw oysters, Scallop carpaccio or Hamachi sashimi. It also harmonises with Goat cheese, Smoked trout or a Risotto with lemon and herbs. The creaminess also contributes Poached sole with butter-lemon sauce.

Special features

With only 900 bottles, this champagne is an absolute rarity. The use of almost forgotten grape varieties and the uncompromising vinification make it a statement for biodynamic viticulture and terroir expression in Champagne.