Champagne Tarlant
La Lutétienne Millésime 2005

Champagne La Lutétienne Millésime 2005 embodies the artisanal excellence of the Tarlant family, reflecting a winemaking philosophy focused on authenticity and refinement. It is the result of a blend composed of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, sourced from selected parcels in the villages of Œuilly and Celles-lès-Condé, where soils rich in flint, limestone, and clay lend the wine complexity and structure.

As with this cuvée, vinification follows traditional and meticulous practices: slow gravity pressing, spontaneous fermentation, and aging on the lees for six months in Burgundy barrels (pièces). Malolactic fermentation is not carried out, a choice that allows the wine’s freshness and acidic tension to remain intact. After tirage, the wine ages on its lees for nearly 14 years, with no final dosage added, resulting in a true Brut Nature.

On the palate, La Lutétienne 2005 opens with an elegant bouquet of toasted notes, enriched by hints of white pepperand nutmeg. It stands out for its vibrant and precise acidity, which gives the wine energy and drive. The aromatic expression is refined: delicate white fruit, touches of nougat, and a pronounced minerality that highlights the mark of Chardonnay. The finish is long, complex, and of great elegance.

Champagne Tarlant

The Tarlants have been cultivating vines since 1687. Micheline and Jean Marie with their children Benôit e Melanie are the 11th generation and manage 14 hectares over 4 different Crus, organised into 55 parcels, located in Vallèe de la Marne, more precisely in the villages of Œuilly, Boursault, St-Agnan und Celles-les-Condés. Every single parcel offers different geological features, so the Tarlants make wines from separated parcels, according to the various Cuvèe, later assembled. In the final stage of the process they reach low dosages to exalt the Champagne characteristics at best. The Tarlants have always been attentive and respectful towards the terroir and have embrace the biological philosophy for an annual production of around 140,000 bottles.