Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve
Taittinger Brut Réserve is the house's classic non-vintage Champagne and an elegant expression of Taittinger's characteristic style. With a full 40% Chardonnay, the Champagne gains a special freshness and finesse, while Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier provide fruit, structure, and body. Fine bubbles, white flowers, peach, brioche, and a touch of honey complete the experience.
About the product
Taittinger Brut Réserve is created as the house's signature Champagne and is based on a careful blend of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 25% Pinot Meunier. The grapes come from more than 40 crus and several different vintages, which gives the cuvée both complexity and a very stable style from year to year.
The unusually high proportion of Chardonnay is one of the things that makes Brut Réserve distinctive. Chardonnay contributes freshness, finesse, and minerality, while Pinot Noir adds structure and Pinot Meunier provides roundness and fruit.
After blending, the Champagne is allowed to develop in Taittinger's cellars for more than four years. The long aging process provides fine bubbles and greater aromatic depth, while maintaining the fresh and elegant style.
About Champagne
Champagne is located in northeastern France and is home to the world's most famous sparkling wines. The three classic grape varieties are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, each contributing different characteristics.
Taittinger has chosen to let Chardonnay play an unusually large role in Brut Réserve. This helps give the Champagne the light, fresh, and elegant style associated with the house.
Taste
Nose: Elegant and aromatic with peach, white flowers, brioche, and fine notes of vanilla.
Taste: Fresh and vibrant with ripe fruit, citrus, white flowers, and a subtle touch of honey. The fine mousse provides a silky-smooth sensation.
Aftertaste: Long, delicate, and harmonious with fresh minerality, fruit, and light brioche.
Serving
Serve Taittinger Brut Réserve at 8–10 °C. A tulip-shaped Champagne glass is ideal, as it gives the fine aromas room to develop.
The Champagne works both as an aperitif and with an entire meal. Its elegant style makes it particularly suitable when you want a Champagne that is not too heavy or overpowering.
What does it pair with?
- Oysters and shellfish
- Grilled or steamed fish
- Salmon and smoked fish
- Sushi and sashimi
- Poultry and light meat
- Salads with citrus and fresh herbs
- Soft and mild cheeses
- As an elegant aperitif
FAQ – Taittinger Brut Réserve
What is Taittinger Brut Réserve?
It is Taittinger's classic non-vintage Champagne and one of the house's most important signature cuvées.
Which grapes are in Taittinger Brut Réserve?
The current blend consists of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 25% Pinot Meunier.
Why is there so much Chardonnay in Taittinger Brut Réserve?
The high Chardonnay proportion is unusual for a non-vintage Champagne and contributes especially with freshness, finesse, and minerality. It is an important part of Taittinger's characteristic style.
How long does Taittinger Brut Réserve age?
The Champagne matures in Taittinger's cellars for more than four years, which helps develop its fine mousse and aromatic complexity.
Is Taittinger Brut Réserve a vintage Champagne?
No. Brut Réserve is a non-vintage Champagne, where several vintages are included in the blend to create the house's characteristic and consistent style.
What does Taittinger Brut Réserve pair well with?
It is excellent as an aperitif and also pairs well with shellfish, fish, sushi, light meat, and mild cheeses.
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