Tarlant Cuvee Louis Millesime 2004

The history of the Tarlant winemaking family begins in 1687, when, according to preserved records, Pierre Tarlant planted the first vineyards. He became the first winemaker in the town of Gland, making his business a family affair by passing the reins to his son Michel, who later was succeeded by Michel's son. The winemaking dynasty continued uninterrupted until 1911, when a family member — Louis Adrien Tarlant — became the mayor of the town of Cuilly in the Marne department, one of the areas of the Champagne region. Thanks to Louis's active participation, the AOC Champagne area was officially delineated in 1927 during the so-called "Champagne Revolution". World War I made its adjustments to the development of the family business. The winery was almost destroyed, and it was only after 7 long years that Louis Tarlant, together with his wife Julia, managed to reconstruct the estate and create the first cuvée. However, what seemed to be a well-established production once again suffered losses. This time, the estate was destroyed during World War II. Louis Tarlant's son, Georges, was sent to the army, and only upon returning in 1945 was he able to revive production, expanding the family business and thus immortalizing long-standing traditions. Today's generation of Tarlant winemakers consists of Jean-Marie Tarlant and his wife Michelin. They work together with their children: Benoit and Melanie, who represent the 12th generation of the Tarlant family. The Tarlant estate covers about 14 hectares, where 55 vineyards are spread across four different "crus."