Zero Brut Nature Mag

32% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Meunier, 4% Petit Meslier, Arbanne and Pinot Blanc. Zero dosage. Vines averaging 40 years old.

Zero is Benoît Tarlant's daily obsession and the beating heart of the estate. It draws from up to 63 individual parcels across 4 villages in the Vallée de la Marne, each vinified separately to give maximum precision in blending. The base vintages 2013, 2014 and 2015 are complemented by around 40% reserve wines, fermented with wild yeasts in Burgundy oak barrels and aged 6 months on lees without malolactic fermentation. No selected yeasts, no fining, no filtration, no dosage. Disgorged July 2022.

In magnum, the wine benefits from a slower, more even ageing that adds an extra layer of texture and depth to an already remarkable Champagne.

Pale straw with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is precise and layered: golden apple, poached pear, toasted hazelnut, a whisper of brioche and a cool citrus lift that keeps everything fresh and focused. On the palate the wine is full bodied yet electric, with a pulsating mineral drive, lively acidity and flavors of lemon curd, black cherry and roasted nut. The finish is long, dry and saline, with a clarity that only zero dosage and years of patience can deliver.

A versatile companion at the table. Outstanding with oysters, ceviche, seared tuna and fine seafood. Also excellent alongside roast chicken, soft cheeses or simply as an aperitif on its own.