{"product_id":"taittinger-brut-la-francaise-champagne-half-bottle-375ml","title":"Taittinger Brut La Française Champagne Half Bottle 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger Brut La Française is the signature non-vintage Champagne of the Taittinger family house in Reims, here in a 375ml half bottle and bottled at 12.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has a high proportion of Chardonnay, 40%, with 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Meunier, blended with about 30% reserve wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt ages for three to four years on the lees in the house's cellars, longer than required, giving it finesse and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it shows citrus, nectarine and orchard fruit, with brioche, hazelnut and a hint of white pepper, light, elegant and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe half bottle is perfect for two, for a picnic or a quiet celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampagne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, nectarine and spring blossom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant orchard fruit with brioche and hazelnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, with a hint of white pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taittinger, Reims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-vintage Brut Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Meunier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReserve wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three to four years on the lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml half bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe Taittinger Brut La Française well chilled, at around 8 to 10°C, in a tulip or white wine glass. A half bottle chills quickly: an hour or two in the refrigerator, or about fifteen minutes in an ice bucket filled with ice and water, is enough. Open it gently, holding the cork and turning the bottle, so the fine bubbles stay in the glass. Its Chardonnay-led elegance makes it a superb aperitif with gougères or salted almonds, and it pairs beautifully with oysters, sushi, scallops, white fish and soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grapes are in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree to four years on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a 375ml bottle serve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA half bottle pours about three glasses, perfect for two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083165004085,"sku":"VWS_200423260","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-40559.webp?v=1793993198","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/taittinger-brut-la-francaise-champagne-half-bottle-375ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}