Éric Taillet
The Soul of Meunier!
For Eric Taillet, the communication between the soil (terroir) and his cuvées lies at the heart of his philosophy: "I want to take part in the cycle of life by giving shape to the meaning and soul of the terroir."
He wants to carry the energy of the soil through the tiny bubbles to those who enjoy his wines. His passion for soils has led him to completely rethink conventional viticultural methods and intuitively explore new approaches in harmony with nature – from pruning systems and row spacing to vine height and soil cultivation methods.
He devotes all his creative energy to the Meunier grape, determined to give it the recognition it deserves and bring it out of the shadows. His dedication goes so far that in 2015, together with oenologist Pierre-Yves Bournerias, he founded the Meunier Institute. Meunier thrives particularly well in Domaine Taillet's vineyards, with their vibrant clay soils and subsoils of limestone, flint, marl and clay. Eric says: "For me, Meunier is fruit, finesse, length on the palate and an extraordinary range of aromas."
Domaine Taillet released its first bottles in 1961 and is now run by Eric as the fourth generation of the family. He is a perfectionist who strives to preserve a distinctive character and style in each of his Champagnes – one that can be recognized from the very first sip. Drawing on his extensive experience, he has also advised Champagne André Heucq and other wineries within the Meunier Institute.
Facts: R.M., Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, Marne Valley, 6ha
Eric-Taillet Producer Information
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Éric Taillet ExlusivT Blanc de Meunier DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 2,5g/lAverage vine age 45 yearsVinified in stainless steel tanks 30% Reserve wines from a Perpetuum reserve (start 2011) 2-3 years of bottle aging Lukas FEB23: In the nose very intense and very dense, especially ripe notes, with brioche, warm cantucchini and some cardamom. In the mouth very full-bodied, complex and and rich. but still fresh with good draft. Long finish, excellent as a food companion to richer dishes e.g. with truffles. Nicola FEB23: Really juicy, swallowing reflex, great, exciting fruit with a mini herbal touch, powerful, lively, straightforward but aromatic
Content: 0.375 Liter (€66.40 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet La Garde (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2020
90% Meunier, 10% Pinot Gris21 days macerationMaturation in oak barrels
Content: 0.75 Liter (€34.67 / 1 Liter)
Eric Taillet ExlusivT Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 1g/lAverage vine age 45 years Vinified in stainless steel tanks 30% Reserve wines from a Perpetuum reserve (start 2011) 2 years of bottle aging Lukas FEB23: In the nose very intense and very dense, especially ripe notes, with brioche, warm cantucchini and some cardamom. In the mouth very full-bodied, complex and and rich. but still fresh with good draft. Long finish, excellent as a food companion to richer dishes e.g. with truffles. Nicola FEB23: Really juicy, swallowing reflex, great, exciting fruit with a mini herbal touch, powerful, lively, straightforward but aromatic
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet Luminosi'T Rosé
100% Meunier of which 1% Meunier Coteaux RougeDosage: 1.5g/l 20-30% reserve wines from perpetual reserve (start 2011)2 years bottle ageingTilman AUG24: The colour is relatively pale for a rosé due to the low proportion of red wine. The nose is initially reserved, opening up with air and revealing earthy, spicy and ripe fruit flavours. In contrast to other rosés, it is also significantly less red-fruity, with citrus zest and grapefruit instead. As always with Taillet, it has a lively and structuring acidity, which makes it light-footed. An unusual rosé with a strong character!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet L'Autentique
100% ChardonnayDosage: 1g/lVinified on fine lees in stainless steel tanksAged in the bottle for at least 5 yearsTilman AUG24 (on 2015): Restrained, slightly floral and citric nose, the palate is all the more powerful with a spiciness that is rather atypical for Chardonnay, very juicy, ripe citrus fruit and pleasantly tart zest flavours, precise acidity and a mineral finish. Gripping!Nicola AUG24 (on 2015): Insanely juicy, fresh, full of cool fruit, with a lot of stone on the finish, but not barren. Lively and vibrant.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Eric Taillet Rosae Bansionensi Brut Nature
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 0g/l Single plots La Brusse (planted 1984) & Les Pierreuses (planted 1992) 99% Blanc de Meunier & 1% Rouge de Meunier (red wine) Old vines Aged in steel tanks and oak barrels 4 years of bottle aging
Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet Bansionensi Millésime 2020
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 1,5g/l Single plots La Brusse (planted 1984) & Les Pierreuses (planted 1992) Old vines 3 years of bottle aging Lukas FEB23: In the nose floral and spicy notes, at the same time also rich. In the mouth full-bodied, very ripe apple with hints of caramel, fine spice in the background, the acidity is nicely integrated. Very long finish and a great food companion.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€74.67 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet Sur Le Grand Marais Brut Nature
90% Meunier, 10% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Field blend vineyard parcelle "Sur le Grand Marais" Wines from a Perpetuum reserve (2013-2015) 5 years bottle aging Only 500 btl/year Giuseppe Lauria Editor-in-Chief WEINWISSER APR23: Wonderfully distinctive color (radiant yellow gold with mother-of-pearl reflections). A super exciting champagne with apricot tart and butter biscuits, then there are herbal notes, almost smelling of essential oils such as mint oil and citrus thyme, you notice the influence of the reserve perpetuelle and the wood aging of the base wines, whereby I don't see this as disturbing at all, but as the perceived complexity as promoting. Smooth meltiness in the mouth, very soft texture and full-bodied, lively mousseux, but with a salty underlay right through to the end. 18/20-2029 Tasting Nicola OCT22 & FEB23: An incredibly cool wine! It has an unusual herbaceousness and a character all of its own, but is so long, complex and fine that it lingers forever. It also has a great structure. Overall really impressive. However, not really loud, so it also has something filigree.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€92.00 / 1 Liter)
Eric Taillet Le Bois de Binson Extra Brut
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 1,5g/l Single plot Bois de Binson Old vines, average age 60 years (vineyard planted in 1956) Vintage cuvee with wines from 2014-2016 3 years of bottle aging
Content: 0.75 Liter (€108.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet ExlusivT Blanc de Meunier Brut MAGNUM
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 2,5g/lAverage vine age 45 yearsVinified in stainless steel tanks 20-30% Reserve wines from a Perpetuum reserve (start 2011) 2-3 years of bottle aging Lukas FEB23: In the nose very intense and very dense, especially ripe notes, with brioche, warm cantucchini and some cardamom. In the mouth very full-bodied, complex and and rich. but still fresh with good draft. Long finish, excellent as a food companion to richer dishes e.g. with truffles.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€60.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet Decem Millésime 2005
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay Dosage: 0,6g/l At least 15 years of bottle ageing Tilman AUG24 (on 2004): Rich and lush on the nose, but always fresh. Notes of ripe apple and salted caramel. This continues aromatically on the palate, is right on point, slight notes of ripeness and oxidation, but always incredibly fresh and mineral-salty. Amazing!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€152.00 / 1 Liter)