Tarlant

Cuvée Louis Brut Champagne Blend

9.3110 ratings

9.451 pro ratings

Champagne, France

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Perfectly mature. Great btl of vintage champagne.

Perfectly mature. Great btl of vintage champagne.

Jan 18th, 2026

9.4

Unctuously toasty and yeasty. Ripe tropical fruits. Richly textured. 15 years on lees.

Unctuously toasty and yeasty. Ripe tropical fruits. Richly textured. 15 years on lees.

Dec 5th, 2022

9.2

Thanksgiving dinner party opener. Unctuous. Ripe tropical fruits, Brioche, yeasty, hints of minerality, spices… long finish.

Thanksgiving dinner party opener. Unctuous. Ripe tropical fruits, Brioche, yeasty, hints of minerality, spices… long finish.

Nov 28th, 2022

9.4

2000 base

2000 base

Jan 21st, 2021

9.1

60% 2003, 40% 2002. Salinity, white flowers, peach blossom, Brioche, and butter coming through on the palate. Moderate acidity, long finish.

60% 2003, 40% 2002. Salinity, white flowers, peach blossom, Brioche, and butter coming through on the palate. Moderate acidity, long finish.

Nov 11th, 2019

8.8

Great with this little ball of pâté.

Great with this little ball of pâté.

Mar 15th, 2018

Lucid Selections

9.7

Name After Louis Tarlant, this is a base vintage from 1999 and the rest from1998-1996. Grown in a single parcel,"Les Crayons" vineyard on pure white chalk. 60+ year old Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines. Concentrated aromatics of brioche, red apple, flowers. Richly textured, with a powerful nose!

Name After Louis Tarlant, this is a base vintage from 1999 and the rest from1998-1996. Grown in a single parcel,"Les Crayons" vineyard on pure white chalk. 60+ year old Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines. Concentrated aromatics of brioche, red apple, flowers. Richly textured, with a powerful nose!

Dec 5th, 2017

Sommelier/Wine Director Momofuku, Vintner Bellus Wines

9.3

Smitten with this.

Smitten with this.

2 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2014

9.4

Apricots and yeast. Very dry. Mostly 1999, with some 96-98.

Apricots and yeast. Very dry. Mostly 1999, with some 96-98.

Jun 14th, 2016

Paul Truszkowski aka Vinophil

9.5

Magnificent

Magnificent

Jan 12th, 2016