Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Taittinger |
|---|---|
Grapes | Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
Region | Champagne |
Wine style | French Champagne |
Alcohol content | 12.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Bottle closure | cork |
Wine description | The nose, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. It also gives off the fragrance of peach, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and vanilla pod. The entry onto the palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey. |
While there are many sparkling wine regions around the globe, only Champagne from the Champagne appellation in France can be labeled as such.
Champagne has long been the wine of choice to celebrate special occasions, and its reputation as a luxury beverage has been intact since the Romans established vineyards in Reims in the 5th century (that's a really long time ago).
Sparkling Champagne was...
