{"id":6730,"date":"2021-05-09T13:31:01","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T12:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=6730"},"modified":"2021-05-10T14:27:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:27:16","slug":"domaine-tarlant-champagne-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/domaine-tarlant-champagne-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Domaine Tarlant: Champagne House Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes blog. This is a complete guide to the Tarlant Champagne House<\/strong>. Take a look at our other winery articles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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History of the domain :<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Located in the\u00a0heart<\/span>\u00a0of the Vall\u00e9e de la\u00a0Marne<\/span>, \u00e0 Oeuilly<\/span>\u00a0this small champagne\u00a0Tarlant<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>is one of the most progressive estates of its generation, with 13 ha.<\/span>\u00a0They have lived on this land since 1687.\u00a0Benoit and his\u00a0sister<\/span>\u00a0M\u00e9lanie\u00a0Tarlant<\/span><\/strong> represent the 12th generation of winegrowers to succeed<\/span> on the Champagne family estate.<\/span> Two-thirds of their champagne is produced in oak barrels, giving a pronounced balance on the palate with a vinous texture.<\/span>\u00a0Every member of the family is involved in making the vineyard prosper. Brother Jean Mary\u00a0Tarlant<\/span>\u00a0has taken over the management of the vineyard, which now comprises 14 hectares of vines spread over 55 hectares and 4 communes.<\/span>\u00a0His wife Michelle\u00a0Tarlant<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>despite her youth, has become the estate's communications manager.<\/span>\u00a0This family story is set to go on and on.<\/span>\u00a0The grape varieties used are :<\/span>\u00a0pinot noir\u00a0chardonnay<\/span>pinot meunier, and even pinot blanc.<\/span> To bring out the best in the terroirs, the vines are meticulously worked.<\/span>\u00a0These terroirs are quite different and can contain limestone, chalk, sand and pebbles.<\/span>\u00a0Each parcel is individually pressed, and vinification takes place in barrels, which helps to give the best structure for a good wine.<\/span>\u00a0Malolactic fermentation was not carried out on any of the wines in order to maintain their freshness.<\/span>\u00a0After the vinification period comes the blending phase, which makes all the difference.<\/span>\u00a0Visit\u00a0grandfather<\/span>a centenarian, makes sure that the wines are correct<\/span>\u00a0to maintain\u00a0their styles<\/span>.<\/span> The minimum ageing period is 5 years. some<\/span>\u00a0or the vintage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The great vintages of Domaine Tarlant :<\/span><\/h2>\n

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