La Vigne d’Antan Brut Nature, Blanc de Blancs 2004

Wine Description for La Vigne d’Antan Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2004 from Tarlant

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow with amber reflections that reveal nearly two decades of maturity. The mousse is fine and persistent, a sign of extended lees ageing.

Nose

Complex bouquet of impressive depth: toasted hazelnuts, brioche and candied citrus fruits dominate initially, followed by white truffles, beeswax and a hint of chamomile. With aeration, notes of ripe apple, quince and mineral hints of chalk and flint develop.

Palate

Despite its age, astonishingly fresh and vital. The Brut Nature dosage allows the wine its authentic character – pure, unadorned elegance. Taut acidity carries flavours of dried apricots, almonds and honeycomb. The texture is creamy-silky, yet shot through with a saline minerality that recalls the chalky terroirs of Champagne. Remarkably balanced between maturity and freshness.

Finish

Exceptionally long and precise. The mineral tension persists to the very end, accompanied by a delicate interplay of citrus peel and toasted nuts. A Champagne that resonates for minutes afterwards.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from Tarlant’s 55 individual parcels, each with its own terroir of limestone, clay-limestone, sand and pebbles. Each parcel is vinified separately – an effort that pays dividends in complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay, vinified without malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural acid structure. At least five years of lees ageing, minimally dosed. The result: a Champagne of uncompromising purity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A Champagne for demanding table moments: scallops with nut butter, roasted turbot, veal sweetbreads with morels or aged Comté. Also a meditation wine on its own.

Special Features

A Champagne from the Tarlant winegrowing family, who have been cultivating vines since 1687 – over twelve generations. The 2004 vintage is considered classic and balanced, ideal for extended ageing.