Taittinger Brut la Française
| Category | Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Brand | Taittinger |
| Origin | France, Champagne, Reims |
| Alcohol/vol | 12.3% |
This Champagne is a blend of some 30 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, respectively 40% and 60% of the total, from several harvests of perfectly ripened grapes.
The Tasting Panel
- tp95
Bright 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.
James Suckling
- js92
A 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.
Wine Spectator
- ws90
Sleek and mouthwatering, this appealing, aperitif-style Champagne offers flavors of poached quince, preserved lemon, ginger biscuit and oyster shell that ride the fine and creamy mousse. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. 47,000 cases imported.