2009 Champagne Tarlant, Le Triumvirat, Brut Nature Newly Published Independent bottlings of Balmenach are

Independent bottlings of Balmenach are as rare and fleeting as a winter snowfall here on St

the one that has some marl and limestone deep under the granite rock

one-hectare property early to achieve one of the lowest alcohol levels on this side of the river (13

The finish lingers long showing waves of sea salt

2009 Champagne Tarlant, Le Triumvirat, Brut Nature Newly Published Independent bottlings of Balmenach areThis is a blend of the Tarlants top three lieux dits, which have Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on different plots: a combination of chalk, sand and flinty soils. Fermentation is in wood, giving vinous weight and depth to this hedonistic champagne, which captures the solar energy of 2009. 12 years on lees has given immense complexity and the palate is richly fruited, with roasted peach and gold crumbs. But there is freshness and poise here, alongside