Taittinger
Taittinger
stores and ages its Champagnes in chaulk vaults that date back to Roman times. Located among the ruins of the Saint-Nicaise Abbey, Taittinger’s chalk caves have earned its UNESCO World Heritage status. At 712 acres (288 hectares), Taittinger is today one of the largest domaines in the Champagne region. It offers a range of world-class cuvées and vintage Champagnes; its Comtes de Champagne cuvée is among its most prestigious releases.
Taittinger Brut Reserve
Taittinger Brut Réserve is made from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier, using perfectly matured grapes harvested from over 35 different vineyards. This subtle blend results in a light, elegant and balanced champagne.
Taittinger Prestige Rose
This champagne is remarkably vibrant and sophisticated. Its taste reveals a subtle balance between the freshness and structure of the ever-present red fruit, making it full-bodied and smooth. Its strong character is also shown in its delightfully unique, intense, shimmering colour. A superbly blended rosé.
Taittinger Comtes De Champagne Blanc De Blancs 2006
The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the finest example of the Taittinger house style and is always a vintage cuvée. It is made with 100% white grapes from the 5 villages with a Grands Crus classification for the Chardonnay grape (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger). This cuvée is created using juice from the first press only. A small percentage (5%) of the blend is aged in fresh oak barrels to create the very delicate balance of toasted notes in the final wine. Taittinger knows it must be patient with these great Chardonnays, which are the crowning glory of its terroir; the Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs remains for up to 10 years in the chalk quarries beneath Saint-Nicaise, before emerging to ignite and delight the palates of wine-lovers.
Taittinger Comtes De Champagne Rose 2006
The Comtes Rosé draws nobility from its long ageing in the UNESCO status cellars. During this time, this wine with pure and demanding composition, refines to achieve a silky and tasty balance, until it becomes totally melted into a multitude of particles of small red berries, lightly roasted. A marvel that knows how to perfectly marry with a singular dish like a pigeon still pink, thanks to its balance between freshness and structure It is made from 30% Chardonnay Grands Crus from the prestigious Côte des Blancs region and 70% Pinot Noir from the Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims region. The Comtes de Champagne Rosé owes the secret of its uniqueness to the 15% of still red wine which is added to the blend. It is the Champagne House’s most rare cuvee.
