Taittinger Brut La Française is the signature non-vintage Champagne of the Taittinger house in Reims, bottled at 12.5% ABV.
It is a blend of about 40% Chardonnay with 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier, drawn from more than 35 villages across Champagne. That Chardonnay share is unusually high for a non-vintage brut, and it is the key to the house's fresh, elegant style.
The wine rests for three to four years on its lees in the cellars before release, more than twice the legal minimum for non-vintage Champagne, which builds fine bubbles and notes of brioche and toasted almond around bright citrus, white peach and honeyed fruit.
A Champagne that is as right for a celebration as it is for an aperitif with friends.
Taittinger is one of the few great Champagne houses still run by its founding family, and La Française is the wine that best expresses its taste for finesse and delicacy over power. Each bottling is assembled from a library of base wines so the style stays the same from year to year.
Champagne can only come from the Champagne region of north-eastern France, and it gains its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle, the traditional method. Non-vintage cuvées are blended from several harvests so that each house can keep its signature style consistent from year to year, and they rest on their lees for at least fifteen months before release.
Specifications
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House: Champagne Taittinger, Reims
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Style: Non-vintage Brut
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Grapes: About 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier
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Ageing: Three to four years on the lees
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ABV: 12.5%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve well chilled, at about 45 to 48°F, in a tulip glass. It is lovely as an aperitif and pairs well with oysters, sushi, fried chicken and soft cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in Taittinger Brut La Française?
About 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier.
How long is it aged?
Three to four years on the lees before release.
Is it a vintage Champagne?
No, it is the house's non-vintage brut.
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