Claude Taittinger led the Champagne house for more than 40 years.

Claude Taittinger, Former Champagne House head, Dies at 94

Catherine Walbridge, 06.01.2022

Claude Taittinger, who led his family Champagne house for around 40 years, died in Paris on Jan. 3.

Claude Taittinger was appointed by the prominent Champagne family to take over running the Taittinger house after the death of his brother François in 1960. He remained at the helm until 2006, with the company describing him as a "tireless ambassador" for the brand.