Champagne Tarlant "BAM" Brut Nature, 750ml, NV

27% Pinot Blanc/27% Arbanne/46% Petit Meslier. "BAM!" is an acronym of these three relatively rare, low-yielding Champagne varieties. The vines were planted in 2003 on sandy, silica-rich limestone soils in the lieu-dit of Four à Chaux-Sablé in Oeuilly and are certified-organic like the rest of Tarlant's sites. This blanc des blancs is around half 2011 and half reserve wines back to 2007. The fruit is harvested by hand, gently pressed and co-fermented with natural yeasts in barrel; the wine does not go through malo. Bottled in 2012 and disgorged in 2021. Zero dosage. 900 bottles produced and 30 bottles came into Georgia and South Carolina. (!!)

This is unlike any other champagne, perfect for collectors, wine nerds, or really anyone leading with curiosity. On the palate, it's precise and tart and smells like you're harvesting from an herb garden.