Sparkling Wines Champagne Taittinger - Collection Roberto Matta - 1992

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The 1992 Taittinger Cuvée Collection Roberto Matta is an exceptional Champagne, highlighting both art and winemaking savoir-faire. Composed predominantly of Chardonnay, complemented by Pinot Noir, this cuvée originates from meticulously selected Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. The 1992 vintage, harvested under favourable conditions after a warm, balanced growing season, is marked by both maturity and elegance. Traditional method winemaking, with in-bottle secondary fermentation and extended lees ageing, imparts finesse and creamy texture. The wine boasts fine bubbles, aromatic complexity with notes of brioche, toasted almonds, honey, and candied citrus, and a palate reflecting both freshness and evolved tertiary nuances typical of lengthy maturation.

Taittinger, one of Champagne’s most historic houses, is based in Reims, a city with centuries of winemaking heritage. The region’s cool continental climate, heavily influenced by chalky soils, provides ideal conditions for racy acidity while preserving delicate aromatics. The Champagne terroir is renowned for its unique combination of Kimmeridgian chalk and limestone, promoting drainage and imparting a distinct mineral character. Champagne’s reputation as a region was established through royal patronage and innovative production methods that culminated in the inimitable sparkling style we know today.

This mature Champagne pairs beautifully with refined gastronomic dishes. Enjoy it alongside seared scallops with a light citrus beurre blanc, lobster thermidor, or Dover sole meunière. It also complements richer poultry dishes like capon with morels, or a classic turbot in Champagne sauce. For a touch of the region, try it with Chaource or Langres cheese, whose creamy profiles play wonderfully off the wine’s mousse and nutty depth.

Serve the Taittinger Cuvée Collection Roberto Matta well-chilled, ideally between 8-10°C, in a tulip-shaped glass to fully appreciate its complexity and delicate effervescence. Allow the wine to open gradually; for a vintage Champagne of this age, gentle aeration in the glass will reveal a remarkable spectrum of matured flavours and timeless elegance.