Ratings
Average community rating around 89 points on CellarTracker
Identity
| Producer | Taittinger |
| Year | Non-vintage |
| Vol | 0.375 |
| Classification | Non-vintage, Brut |
| Grapes | 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale gold, brilliant golden straw-yellow color with fine, persistent bubbles |
| Aroma | Expressive nose with notes of peach, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia), brioche, roasted hazelnuts, citrus zest, vanilla, almond, and chalky mineral notes |
| Palate | Delicate and balanced palate with creamy mousse, fresh acidity, flavors of grapefruit, fresh fruit, honey, brioche, yeast, citrus, and mineral notes |
| Finish | Elegant, lingering finish with a crisp aftertaste and delicate honeyed notes |
| Food Pairing | seafood, poultry, cheese, light appetizers, white fish |
| Serving Temp | 8–10°C |
| Aging Potential | Up to 3-4 years from release |
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) | Less than 12 g/L sugar |
| Aging Process | Aged 3-4 years on lees in historic chalk cellars in Reims |
| Fermentation | Traditional secondary fermentation in bottle for sparkling wine |
Terroir
| Soil | Vineyards in Champagne region with chalky soils |
| Harvest Type | Traditional hand harvesting typical for Champagne |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested from the finest vineyards in Champagne, including six grand cru in Côte des Blancs |
Interesting facts
| Taittinger is one of the last great independent family-owned Champagne houses, with a history dating back to 1734. The Brut Reserve is a definitive cuvée aged in historic chalk cellars and includes reserve wines for consistency. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |