Ratings
BD 96 · JD 94 · JG 92 · WS 94 · F 93
Identity
| Producer | Champagne Taittinger |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Light yellow with golden highlights |
| Aroma | Fresh bread, crisp stone fruit, peaches, apricot jam, toasted brioche, vanilla, citrus oil, mirabelle plums |
| Palate | Full-bodied, fleshy, fruity, graceful with golden peach flavors, rich and complex, long finish with light toasty notes |
| Finish | Long finish with light toasty notes |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, shellfish, poultry, creamy cheeses, light appetizers |
| Serving Temp | 8-10 |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 9.00 |
| Aging Process | 6.5 years lees aging, including 5 years aging sur latte (on lees) in bottle; portion of base wines barrel-fermented and raised in casks |
| Fermentation | Portion of base wines fermented in barrels |
Terroir
| Soil | Soils of Les Folies vineyard, sunny south/southwest exposure |
| Vine Age | Old vines |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Green harvest performed to ensure optimum sweetness and aromatic maturity |
Interesting facts
| Named after the historic Château de la Marquetterie vineyard, the birthplace of the Taittinger family. The vineyard is south/southwest facing with exceptional terroir. The wine is a tribute to Pierre Taittinger and the estate's history. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |