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Champagne Taittinger Brut Reservetext
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Champagne Taittinger Brut Reserve NV

Champagne, FranceTaittinger proudly “considers it an honour to produce a Brut champagne every year without exception". And with 288 hectares of vineyards across Champagne, you can see it is in excellent shape to cope with anything climate change can throw its way, at least so far. Brut Réserve is a blend of chardonnay (40%), pinot noir and pinot meunier (60%) wines from over 35 different vineyards that are aged a full 36 months on its lees and often longer. The high proportion of chardonnay, unique among fine nonvintage champagnes, is what sets this wine apart from so many others. Floral honey, baked pear, strawberry, and citrus draw you into the glass. The attack is elegant and persistent with more of the same. Serve with just about anything. The 3D 'hologram effect' of bubbles on its gift-packaging is the icing on the cake if you are looking for a great gift.Tasted: 24 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC$76.99750mlBCLS
AB$69.99750mlselect private retailers
SK$76.99750mlselect private retailers, monopolies
Producer: Champagne TaittingerDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot Meunier - Pinot NoirCSPC: 457713UPC: 3016570001030