Sparkling Wines Champagne Taittinger

Taittinger’s Blanc de Blancs Champagne (non-vintage) is a sparkling epitome of finesse crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. This choice of cépage delivers a wine of remarkable elegance and purity, as Chardonnay imparts lifted floral notes, vibrant citrus, and a suave mineral backbone. Being non-vintage, the assemblage skillfully blends wines from several harvests, aiming for consistency and house style, with younger wines bringing vivacity and older reserve wines contributing complexity and depth. The vinification involves a traditional méthode champenoise, with secondary fermentation in the bottle and extended ageing on lees to develop toasty, creamy nuances alongside the inherent freshness and delicacy.

Situated in France's illustrious Champagne region, Taittinger’s vineyards are predominantly found in the prized Côtes des Blancs area, famed for its chalky soils. The cool continental climate of Champagne, influenced by Atlantic breezes, supports slow ripening, concentrating acidity and preserving the lively aromatics crucial to great sparkling wines. Champagne’s long history as a centre for celebration and refined winemaking is matched only by its ceaseless pursuit of precision and quality. Taittinger, in particular, has built a reputation for championing Chardonnay, imbuing their wines with an airy, crystalline character.

Pairing Taittinger Blanc de Blancs promises a versatile and pleasurable experience. Its brisk acidity and elegant mousse lend themselves beautifully to briny oysters, barely seared scallops, or sashimi. It shines alongside more delicate fare as well, such as a goat’s cheese tart or blinis with crème fraîche and smoked salmon. For a regional twist, try with gougères—light cheese puffs from Burgundy—or even the famed Chaource cheese, whose creamy richness is offset by Champagne’s vivacious backbone.

To best appreciate its nuances, Taittinger Blanc de Blancs should be served chilled, ideally between 8-10°C. Pour into fine Champagne flutes to preserve the delicate bead. This Champagne can be enjoyed upon release for its freshness and refinement or cellared for a few years to gain even greater complexity.