Taittinger Brut 2015 The Wine Gate Shop
Taittinger Brut 2015 The Wine Gate Shop
Taittinger Brut 2015 The Wine Gate Shop
France

France – CHAMPAGNE

Taittinger Brut 2015

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Ratings

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JANCIS ROBINSON

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JAMES SUCKLING

The estate

In 1932, Pierre Taittinger bought the Domaine and the Château de la Marquetterie, formerly Maison Forest- Fourneaux. As early as 1734, the aforementioned Maison had been working with the Benedictine abbeys, which had the most beautiful vineyards in Champagne. With the arrival of Pierre Taittinger, a new chapter began, as he restored the House to its former glory. In 2007, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger took over as head of the House, with excellence as his main ambition: “Having our family name written on a bottle brings with it responsibility and a demand for constant high standards. Our signature encompasses the know-how of the past and a commitment to tomorrow. " Today, it is Vitalie Taittinger, his daughter, who drives this vision. She has been President of the House since January 2020.

The vineyard

Over the years the Taittinger vineyard has grown steadily, today spanning 288 hectares. The vineyard is planted with 37% Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, distributed among 37 different crus, which are some of the best under the Champagne appellation. Today it is the second largest estate in Champagne and one of the most certified, with accreditation for High Environmental Value and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne.

Virtual visit of the Champagne Taittinger cellars

The Vintage

An elegant vintage!
The Taittinger Vintage Brut is exclusively produced from first press wines, blended from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. The Grands Crus make up a significant proportion at 70% while the other selected villages are all classified as Premiers Crus. Ageing in the cellars for 5 years
helps it to flourish.

 

It is the perfect confluence of terroir, year, climate and our House style. This vintage encompasses all of our terroirs’ finesse and maturity, that can only be fully appreciated upon tasting. In its youth, it expresses itself superbly on its own, and then as the years go by, its generous structure will pair equally well with delicate and refined gastronomic or culinary dishes.

Information

  • Domain Champagne Taittinger
  • Vineyard CHAMPAGNE
  • Color
    White
  • Vintage 2015
  • Classification Grands et 1er Crus
  • Variety 50% Pinot Noir
    50% Chardonnay
  • Alcohol degrees12.5°
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Tasting Notes

Eye, bouquet, palate

On the nose, the 2015 Vintage is simultaneously precise, pure and fruity. It abounds in aromatic finesse and good minerality. This lively freshness feeds into a bouquet of white flowers - orange blossom, lime flower and honeysuckle - punctuated by the aroma of fresh fruits like lime and white peach, delicately accompanied by notes of lightly toasted almonds. On the palate, the attack is full of energy, precise and focussed. This rich, fruity and smooth sensation, with a hint of citrus, provides excellent balance between structure and finesse. Its almost chalky finish caresses the palate with a long and lingering saline tone.

Temperature

8°

Drinking window

2023-2028

Wine and food pairing

Its generous structure will pair equally well with delicate and refined gastronomic or culinary dishes.