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2002 Champagne Tarlant, L’Etincelante, Brut Nature

  • White
  • Very Dry
  • Medium Bodied
Ready - mature
James Suckling
94/100
Antonio Galloni
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
95/100
Product: 20028175711
2002 Champagne Tarlant, L’Etincelante, Brut Nature

Description

Bottled in July 2003, disgorged in September 2020. 0 dosage.

2002 was a legendary vintage across the Champagne region, producing wines with great longevity and a rare combination of acid definition and fruit richness. This was always the case in Valle de la Marne, resulting in a defining vintage for Champagne Tarlant. This Cuvée 57% Chardonnay, 29% Pinot Noir and 14% Pinot Meunier, all grown from the family vineyards around Oeuilly & Celle-les-Condé. Wild fermentation and maturation in Burgundian barrique for ten months. The nose is broad, wild honey on brioche, roasted stone fruits. The palate is the chew of ’02 but with a smoky, vibrant chalk line that extends the palate's enjoyment. Impressive, perfect for medium-term drinking or investment. 

Drink 2023 - 2032

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Very Dry
Vintage 2002
Maturity Ready - mature
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Champagne Tarlant

Critics reviews

James Suckling 94/100
Complex nose of hazelnuts, salted caramel, sourdough brioche, salted lemons and dried fruit. Medium-bodied with tangy acidity with very fine bubbles. Delicious, salty character. Long and persistently sharp. 57% chardonnay, 29% pinot noir and 14% pinot meunier. Dosage 0g/L dosage. Disgorged in September 2020. Drink nowjames_suckling, jamessuckling_com (August 2022)
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Aug 2022)
Antonio Galloni 95/100
The 2002 Brut Nature L’Étincelante is one of the most restrained 2002 Champagnes readers will come across. And it is absolutely exquisite. Delicate scents of apricot, chamomile, pear, baked apple tart, brioche and yellow flowers all lift from the glass. Medium in body and super-refined, the 2002 has so much to recommend it. This is a tremendous showing from Benoit Tarlant.I was deeply impressed with Benoit Tarlant’s current releases. These artisan, Vinous.com, site-driven Champagnes represent the grower spirit's finest yet remain relatively unknown. Quality here is very high.Drink 2018 - 2028antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (July 2018)
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (Jul 2018)
Jeb Dunnuck 95/100
The 2002 Champagne l’Etincelante Brut Nature is 57% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay, and the rest Meunier, and was aged for 15 years on the lees before disgorgement in September 2018. It comes from two terroirs of Campanian chalk and Lutetian limestone. A medium yellow hue, its nose is floral with pure red fruits of marasca cherry, rose petal, croissant dough, and chalk. The mousse is refined and adds richness where it is otherwise driven with mineral persistence. It is quite remarkable in that the texture is so well-rounded when it could feel mean. It is still youthful at this stage and will continue improving over the coming 20 years.Drink 2022 - 2042JebDunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (November 2022)
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Nov 2022)

About this wine

Champagne Tarlant

Located in the Marne Valley of Champagne, the Tarlagne family’s involvement in winemaking dates back to the early 18th century, making them one of the oldest families in the Champagne region. The estate was officially founded in 1687 and has been passed down through generations, with each generation contributing to the family’s winemaking legacy.
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