Grand Vintage Taittinger Veuve Clicquot Cellars & Tastings
Tour the cellars of famous Champagne houses Taittinger and Veuve Clicquot with an English-speaking guide. Taste Champagne on a private, door-to-door Mercedes trip from...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 6 years from release.
release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: white peach, apple blossom, fresh fruit, brioche
Palate: citrus, pear, light honey, fresh elegant palate
Taittinger's Chardonnay-leaning house brut: white peach and apple blossom over fresh fruit and brioche, the palate light, fresh and elegant.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Chardonnay freshness and lift meet the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Goat cheese tart Citrus and pear balance fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
- Oeuf mayonnaise Light, fresh palate refreshes the egg.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find oeuf mayonnaise on TableJourney →
With cheese
Chaource
Our pick A non-vintage brut Champagne's high acidity and fine mousse cut through Chaource's salted, creamy paste and leave its mushroom and hazelnut clear. The cheese comes from the Aube, which also grows Champagne.
Brie de Meaux
Our pick A non-vintage brut's acidity and bubbles cut Brie de Meaux's butter and cream and leave its hazelnut clear, so each bite of the rich, supple paste stays fresh.
How to serve Taittinger Brut Reserve
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Goat cheese tart, Oeuf mayonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Taittinger's non-vintage brut reflects the house's Chardonnay leaning, drawing on Cote des Blancs sourcing for a fresh, refined style.
- 1734House traces its origins to the Forest-Fourneaux maison
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Taittinger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Chardonnay-leaning house blend with reserve wines
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
- First vintage
- 1734
Frequently asked about Taittinger Brut Reserve
What does Taittinger Brut Reserve taste like?
On the nose, white peach, apple blossom, fresh fruit, brioche. On the palate, citrus, pear, light honey, fresh elegant palate. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Taittinger's Chardonnay-leaning house brut: white peach and apple blossom over fresh fruit and brioche, the palate light, fresh and elegant.
When should I drink Taittinger Brut Reserve?
Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Taittinger Brut Reserve?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Goat cheese tart and Oeuf mayonnaise. Chardonnay freshness and lift meet the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Taittinger Brut Reserve?
The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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