What is Taittinger Brut?

What is Taittinger Brut?

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. ... It is an excellent champagne, suitable for any occasion.

Is Taittinger a good Champagne?

One of the few Champagne houses owned and managed by the family whose name is on the label, Taittinger is great value for money Champagne. The hallmark of Taittinger Champagnes is the high percentage of Chardonnay, delivering elegance and finesse on the nose and palate.

Is Taittinger Brut Reserve a good Champagne?

Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review: Superb non-vintage Champagne! The Taittinger shows delightful notes of fresh orchard fruit, orange blossoms, and minerality. Sip after sip, note the mouthwatering acidity, refreshing mouthfeel and crisp clean finish.

What drink is Taittinger?

Taittinger's non-vintage brut Champagne is a refreshing, fruit-driven bottle of bubbles. You've no doubt come across it in your local wine store, given that the Champagne house is one of the region's largest producers.

Is Taittinger or Bollinger better?

While Taittinger is elegant and dances on the palate, Bollinger tends to be richer and more powerful. ... Because they both produce consistently top-quality wine, your preference for either Taittinger or Bollinger will come down to personal taste, vintage, label quality, and how long you plan on storing your bottles.

What does Taittinger taste like?

Indeed, the Taittinger Brut Réserve Non-Vintage contains 40% of this variety, giving it an appealing purity and a fresh citrus fruit taste, along with a gently toasty character from more than three years ageing in contact with the wine's lees.

What does Brut mean in Champagne?

dry Brut, which means "dry, raw, or unrefined," in French, is the driest (meaning the least sweet) classification of Champagne. To be considered Brut, the Champagne must be made with less than 12 grams of added sugar per liter. Brut Champagne is the most common style of sparkling wine.

What's the best Taittinger Champagne?

The Finest Champagne Taittinger Cuvées for Your Collection

1. Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs. The flagship Comtes de Champagne is produced only in exceptional years. ...
2. Comtes de Champagne Rosé ...
3. Taittinger Collection. ...
4. Brut Réserve. ...
5. Prestige Rosé ...
6. Other Taittinger Champagnes.

Is Taittinger Brut dry?

Taittinger Dry Styles Taittinger Brut Millesime is their basic vintage brut champagne. Recent vintages are listed below. Click on a year to find a review, tasting notes, retail price, and ratings by Champagne 411, Wine Enthusiast, and/or Wine Spectator. Comtes de Champagne is Taittinger's prestige cuvee brand.

What is Brut NV?

NV — Non-Vintage. Meaning the bottle of sparkling wine is a blend of juice from more than one vintage (year).