In Bond Fine Wine. 2004 Tarlant La Vigne d'Antan Extra Brut, Champagne, France. White champagne in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2018–2032. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Stephan Reinhardt (SR) — 95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/11/2017 · Drink 2018 - 2030
The 2004 Blanc de Blancs La Vigne d'Antan is 100% barrel-fermented Chardonnay from 50+-year-old, un-grafted vines in the "Les Sables" vineyard in Oeuilly (10,000 vines per hectare) that was pickled on October 2. This mill'sime was scheduled to be disgorged in autumn this year'after 12.5 years on the lees. My sample is an exclusive Brut Nature pre-disgorgment from July 2017 that I tasted in Novemb…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 95/100 · Vinous, 01/05/2022 · Drink 2022 - 2032
The 2004 La Vigne d'Antan, 100% Chardonnay from ungrafted vines, emerges from a parcel near the winery. White flowers, mint, citrus and white pepper lend tremendous vibrancy to this nervy, sinewy Champagne. Bright saline accents that extend the chiseled finish beautifully. The 2004 is just exquisite. Disgorged: June 5, 2021.