Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne

Pear and apple fruits lead the way in this stimulating Champagne that has a dry, chalk tinged finish.

A blend of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier. A fine plentiful mousse gradually subsides to reveal a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tinged edges and a nibble bead flowing through it. Nosing offers up pear and ripe apple scents which are complimented by brioche, dried honey and yeast lees notes. Pear, apple and yeast lees flavours stimulate the palate with some baked bread, citrus and subtle roasted almond characters lying underneath. Crisp acidity with a dry, chalk tinged finish that lingers gracefully.

Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews.....
Taittinger has the largest family-owned vineyards in Champagne. This wine is 40% chardonnay, and 60% pinot noir and pinot meunier – 30% of it from reserves. It matured on yeast lees for at least three years. Balance is key, in the white flowers/peaches of the bouquet and the honey and vanilla of the palate.
94 points
James Halliday's Top 100 2023