The champagne Taittinger Réserve Brut from the winery Champagne Taittinger has been rated in 2016 by Peter Moser with 90 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier from the region Champagne in France.
Medium yellow-green, silver reflections, lively mousseux. Ripe yellow pome fruit nuances underlaid with subtle herbal spice, a hint of honey, mineral nuances. Medium body, subtle fruit sweetness, fresh acidity, delicate hints of pineapple and peach, some blossom honey on the finish.
More about the tastingThe grapes for the Taittinger base cuvée come from 35 different crus; the blend consists of 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier, plus 40% Chardonnay. The current release consists of 80% base wines from the 2011 vintage, with the remainder of the cuvée coming from the 2010 and 2009 vintages. After bottle fermentation, the wines remain sur latte—that is, on the lees—for three to four years to harmonize perfectly. The nose is dominated by berry-like, almost “sweet”-seeming Pinot aromas; on the palate, the champagne is juicy with rather restrained acidity, medium-bodied in extract with a delicate effervescence. An accessible style, executed with technical excellence.
More about the tastingLight yellow-green, delicately effervescent. A hint of hazelnut and baked goods, subtle notes of stone fruit, a touch of mango, and a hint of citrus zest. Medium complexity, a juicy apple note, and a delicate hint of honey on the finish; already very drinkable.
More about the tastingPale yellow-green, with a fine, persistent effervescence. Yellow fruit notes underpinned by a hint of orange, with a delicate touch of blossom honey. Full-bodied, with pleasant fruit sweetness, subtle hints of stone fruit, a lively acidity, lemony, fresh, and inviting to drink, with good length.
More about the tastingStrong yellow-green, very lively, vital mousseux. Delicate apple fruit, a hint of meadow flowers, subtle yet attractive bouquet, fine brioche note in the background. Juicy, yellow apple fruit, some mango, a delicate touch of honey, fine acidity, lingers well, gastronomic style, quite balanced.
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