
Taittinger Champagne Brut La Francaise 750ml
Champagne, France
Producer:Taittinger
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Tasting
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James
Suckling
$59.99
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Product Description
Taittinger Brut La Française is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier wines from at least 35 villages. The high proportion of Chardonnay (40%) is unique among fine nonvintage Champagnes. The presses are located in the vineyard for immediate pressing of the fruit after the manual harvest, and the resulting must is cold fermented under temperature-controlled conditions. After resting until the end of winter, the wine is blended, and then the final cuvĂ©e undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle in Taittingerâs cool cellars. The aging of Brut La Française on the lees for almost 4 years more than doubles the legal minimum of 15 months. This extra time in the cellars allows the wine to reach the peak of aromatic maturity, and the result is a delicately balanced Champagne, known for its consistently excellent quality.
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Expert Reviews
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Tasting PanelBright and lively, this is one of my favorite non vintage Bruts. Crisp and balanced, with smooth, exuberant, Chardonnay-driven style; racy, elegant, and totally charming; long and memorable.
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James SucklingA dry, fresh and delicious Taittinger with aromas and flavors of apples, fresh lemons and minerals. Full-bodied. Precise. White pepper and salt at the end. 40% chardonnay and 35% pinot noir, the rest pinot meunier. Three to four years on the lees. Drink now.
Champagne is essentially carbonated confetti in a bottleâborn in the chilly chalk cellars of northeastern France yet strutting out like a gold-studded diva on awards night. Legend says monk Dom PĂ©rignon discovered the sparkle and shouted, âCome quickly, Iâm drinking the stars!ââwhich is precisely the sort of dramatic entrance Champagne still makes at every party. Each racing bubble whispers, âYouâre classier than your credit score,â while gently urging you toward oysters, caviar, and eventually those questionable dance moves youâll blame on the playlist. It can elevate Tuesday takeout to royal-court status, transform a breakup into an âIâm fabulous anywayâ moment, and convince even the shyest guest they speak flawless Frenchâoui, absolument! Just remember: beneath that elegant pop lurks a mischievous fizz capable of inflating egos and turning toasts into karaokeâso sip with both pinky and sense of humor properly raised.
Non-vintage sparkling wine, commonly referred to as NV or "Méthode Traditionnelle," is an amalgamation of wines from various years, skillfully blended to achieve a consistent and harmonious flavor profile. Produced using the traditional method, this sparkling wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, contributing to its effervescence and complexity. By intentionally avoiding a specific vintage designation, winemakers have the flexibility to maintain a reliable and recognizable style, allowing consumers to enjoy a reliable and delicious sparkling experience year after year.