Taittinger Brut Reserve

France, Champagne, Reims, Champagne AOC
Bottle
Ratings
Average community scores around 89 points on CellarTracker
Identity
Producer Taittinger
Year Non-vintage
Vol 0.75
Classification Non-vintage Brut Champagne
Grapes 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier
Color White
Sweetness Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Brilliant pale golden yellow with fine, persistent bubbles
Aroma Aroma of ripe fruits including green apple, pear, citrus zest, brioche, toasted almonds, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia), vanilla pod, peach, and floral elegance
Palate Delicate, creamy mousse with fresh acidity; flavors of stone fruits, lemon curd, grapefruit, mineral, honey, biscuit, bread, and subtle yeast notes
Finish Elegant and balanced finish with lingering notes of citrus, honey, and brioche
Food Pairing seafood, oysters, sushi, light poultry dishes, soft cheeses
Serving Temp 8-10
Aging Potential 5 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 12.5
Sugar (g/l) 9.00
Aging Process Aged 3-4 years on lees in historic chalk cellars in Reims
Fermentation Traditional Champagne method with secondary fermentation in bottle
Terroir
Soil Chalky soils typical of Champagne region
Harvest Type Hand-harvested grapes from over 35 crus
Harvest Desc Grapes carefully selected from finest vineyards, harvested manually
Interesting facts
Taittinger is one of the oldest Champagne houses, family-owned and managed, with roots dating back to 1734. The Brut Reserve is their flagship non-vintage Champagne.
Logistics
Weight Standard 750ml Champagne bottle weight
Cork natural cork