2006 Tarlant La Vigne d'Antan
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The pinnacle of the range, Tarlant’s 2006 La Vigne d'Antan Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs is sourced from a northeast- and northwest-facing site planted to ungrafted Chardonnay in the lieu-dit Les Sables in Oeuilly, where sandy soils helped protect the vines from phylloxera. Aged in oak for seven months and disgorged in June 2024 after 17 years sur lattes, Benoît Tarlant made the decision to release the 2006 ahead of the 2005. It leaps from the glass with aromas of buttered wheat toast, ripe pear, blanched almonds and pastry mingling with green apple. Full-bodied and textural, it is layered and multidimensional, with a generous fruit core but a bright, incisive personality, concluding with a long, electric finish. Compared to the 2004 rendition, it is fuller-bodied and more inviting—and I intend that as a compliment.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Brut Nature La Vigne d'Antan is another highlight in this range from Tarlant. Candied ginger, pear, spice and exotic white flowers all grace the palate in a super-refined edition of the Tarlant flagship. All the elements are so well balanced. La Vigne d'Antan emerges from a site near the winery with own-rooted vines on sandy soils. Disgorged: October 15, 2025.
From ungrafted vines and one of the truly exceptional wines from Tarlant, the 2006 Champagne Blanc de Blancs La Vigne d'Antan Brut Nature is expressive in its bouquet of honeysuckle, toasted brioche, lemon curd, and white peach. Full-bodied, it fills the palate with wonderful depth and purity, offering ripe fruit and fantastic freshness. A complete wine, it has a refined mousse with refreshing acidity and wonderful salinity on the finish. This exceptional wine is my favorite from Tarlant once again, and it will be a treat to revisit over the coming decades. Drink 2023-2043. Disgorged June 2022.