Ratings
DWWA 96 · BD 96
Identity
| Producer | Taittinger |
| Year | 2016 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Vintage Champagne |
| Grapes | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | bright pale yellow with golden highlights |
| Aroma | Floral aromas of hawthorn, white flowers, verbena, gingerbread, pear, kumquat, minty note, plus toasted sourdough, gunflint, brioche, dried flowers, berry, oyster shell, pralines, almond croissants, lemon curd, biscuits |
| Palate | Fresh, dynamic attack with floral accents like honeysuckle, delicious notes of peach and citrus fruit, razor sharp acidity, mouth-filling mousse, balanced with creamy mousse and fresh acidity, delicate palate with grapefruit, mineral and yeast flavors |
| Finish | Subtle, long-lasting aromas with pleasingly bitter orange peel, long and zesty finish |
| Food Pairing | cured ham, cheese puffs, prawns, salmon, John Dory, tuna, carpaccio of scallops |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Produced exclusively from first press wines; primary fermentation under temperature control; blending after primary fermentation; secondary fermentation in bottle in cool cellars; aged over 5 years in cellars |
| Fermentation | Primary fermentation under temperature-controlled conditions; secondary fermentation in bottle in cool cellars |
Terroir
| Soil | Chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest extended from mid- to late September during early cool autumn; grapes from about fifteen villages, 70% Grands Crus, 30% Premiers Crus |
Interesting facts
| Produced only in vintage years of exceptional quality; blend from 15 villages with 70% Grands Crus; represents the quintessence of Taittinger cellar master work |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |