{"product_id":"tarlant-champagne-zero-brut-nature","title":"Tarlant Champagne Zero Brut Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eTarlant Champagne Zero Brut Nature is a bone-dry, precision-driven Champagne that lets the grapes and the chalky soils speak without any distraction from added sugar. Crafted without dosage, it’s a pure, vibrant expression of Champagne, highlighting both finesse and energy in the glass. This cuvée stands out for its rare blend of classic Champagne grapes with old, almost-forgotten varieties, reflecting Tarlant’s deep respect for tradition and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Tarlant Zero Brut Nature shows a pale straw-gold color with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate mousse. The nose is clean and complex, offering notes of green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, and crushed chalk, layered with hints of pear, almond, and a subtle savory, brioche-like undertone from extended lees contact.\n\nOn the palate, this is taut, dry, and intensely refreshing, with a linear, mineral-driven profile. Crisp citrus, green orchard fruits, and a touch of white peach are supported by a pronounced saline, chalky backbone. The rare varieties in the blend add subtle herbal and floral nuances and a touch of spice, giving depth without weight. The finish is long, dry, and mouthwatering, making it an excellent Champagne for those who prefer tension and purity over sweetness. Enjoy it now for its vibrant freshness, or cellar it for 3–6 years to gain more complexity, creaminess, and nutty tertiary notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne is sourced from vineyards in the Champagne region of France, where chalk, limestone, and clay-rich soils give the wines their signature tension and mineral character. Tarlant works with Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero), as well as rare, historic grapes like Petit Meslier, Arbane, and Pinot Blanc, farmed with great respect for the environment and picked at optimal ripeness to allow for a true Brut Nature style. Grapes are harvested by hand, parcel by parcel, to preserve fruit integrity and to select only the healthiest bunches. In the cellar, the base wines are vinified with minimal intervention, typically in a mix of stainless steel and neutral vessels to preserve purity, and then assembled into a carefully judged blend. After the secondary fermentation in bottle, the wine rests on its lees for an extended period to build texture and complexity before being disgorged with zero dosage, resulting in an unadorned, terroir-driven Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarlant Zero Brut Nature is superb at the table, especially with dishes that appreciate its cut and clarity. Think freshly shucked oysters, sashimi, ceviche, and simple grilled fish, as well as goat cheese, young hard cheeses, and lightly seasoned shellfish. It also pairs beautifully with vegetable tempura, sushi, and delicate tartares, where its brisk acidity and minerality cleanse the palate. Serve well-chilled, ideally around 8–10°C (46–50°F). A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or in a decanter designed for sparkling wines can help the aromas open up, but extended decanting is not necessary—this wine shines with its immediate, precise freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Tarlant is a historic, family-run grower-producer based in the Champagne region of France, with roots going back to the 17th century. Over generations, the Tarlant family has built a reputation as one of Champagne’s leading artisan estates, known for their independent spirit, low-dosage and zero-dosage cuvées, and strong focus on expressing individual vineyard character. They were early adopters of sustainable, nature-respecting viticulture, favoring minimal intervention both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Today, Tarlant is widely respected among Champagne enthusiasts and sommeliers for crafting characterful, terroir-driven wines that stand apart from large, more commercial houses, and for helping to lead the modern grower-Champagne movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tarlant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255510913361,"sku":"XW-15581","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/tarlant-champagne-zero-brut-nature_15581_1.jpg?v=1783459291","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/tarlant-champagne-zero-brut-nature","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}