Ratings
JS 99 · RP 96 · V 97 · JD 95+ · JR 17.5
Identity
| Producer | Taittinger |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | medium yellow |
| Aroma | ripe orchard fruit, confit citrus, dried flowers, herbs, spring blossoms, mirabelle, white fruit, pear, apple, marzipan, sweet spices, citrus, autolytic notes |
| Palate | full-bodied, seamless, enrobing, delicate, elegant, fleshy core of fruit, racy acids, saline, fresh, penetrating finish marked by finesse and elegance |
| Finish | saline, fresh, penetrating, marked by finesse and elegance |
| Food Pairing | shellfish, fish, seafood, white meat, light appetizers |
| Serving Temp | 11 |
| Aging Potential | 30-40 years |
| Serving Glassware | Tulip |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Total Acidity | 4.62 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 9.00 |
| pH | 3.1 |
| Aging Process | 10 years on the lees in 13th-century chalk cellars |
| Fermentation | Traditional Champagne methods |
Interesting facts
| Produced only in exceptional vintage years from 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru grapes from Côte des Blancs villages: Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Aged 10 years on lees in 13th-century chalk cellars. Dosage around 9 g/L. Known for its finesse, elegance, and aging potential up to 30-40 years. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 3016570001429 |
| Weight | 1500 |