{"title":"Taittinger","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger stands as one of Champagne’s most historic and distinguished houses, renowned for its elegant, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay-wines\" title=\"Chardonnay Wines\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e‑driven style and its unwavering commitment to finesse, purity and precision. As one of the few major \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne\" title=\"Champagne Wines\"\u003eChampagne \u003c\/a\u003ehouses still family‑owned, Taittinger has built a global reputation for producing refined, expressive wines that highlight the delicacy and freshness of the region’s finest vineyards. From its celebrated Brut Réserve to the iconic Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Taittinger embodies the artistry and heritage that define world‑class Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"taittinger-prelude-grands-crus-brut-champagne-75cl","title":"Taittinger Prelude Grands Crus Brut Champagne 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger Prélude Grands Crus is a refined and expressive Champagne crafted exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards. With a brilliant pale yellow hue and silvery highlights, fine persistent bubbles form a delicate, creamy mousse. The nose is fresh and subtle, evolving from mineral notes to green, floral aromas with hints of elderflower and gentle spicy cinnamon. On the palate, vibrant citrus fruit leads into a fuller, well-bodied mid-palate with nuances of white peaches in syrup, finishing long, rich and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Grand Cru Champagne at its finest—refined, complex, and beautifully expressive. Taittinger Prélude is crafted exclusively from top Grand Cru sites, showcasing the exceptional quality and character of these prestigious vineyards. The wine is aged on lees for a minimum of 4-5 years, often longer, to develop remarkable complexity, texture and depth. The result is a Champagne that combines elegance with richness, offering outstanding quality and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced exclusively from top Grand Cru sites, carefully managed under the guidance of Vincent Collard and Christelle Rinvelle, reflecting optimal ripeness and exceptional quality. The vineyards are meticulously managed to preserve balance, freshness and varietal expression. Made from the first pressing of the grapes, a variable proportion of reserve wine is incorporated into the blend, depending on the vintage. The wine is aged on lees for a minimum of 4-5 years, often longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Champagne displays a brilliant pale yellow hue with silvery highlights and fine, persistent bubbles forming a delicate, creamy mousse. The nose is fresh and subtle, evolving from mineral notes to green, floral aromas with hints of elderflower and gentle spicy cinnamon. The palate is vibrant and citrus-driven, leading into a fuller, well-bodied mid-palate with nuances of white peaches in syrup. The finish is long, rich, expressive and harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile Champagne, perfect as an aperitif or served with grilled fish, fine seafood such as Dover sole, lobster, scallops, or oysters. Also excellent with white fish and refined French cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards, Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250591793495,"sku":"100365","price":59.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_100365_4_25.jpg?v=1753181225"},{"product_id":"taittinger-brut-reserve-champagne-75cl","title":"Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger Brut Réserve is an elegant and refined Champagne with a golden yellow hue and a consistently fine, lingering mousse. The nose is light and delicate, revealing subtle aromas of fresh fruits and brioche. On the palate, it is lean yet expressive, with depth, balance and a long, fresh finish, making it a versatile wine suitable for a variety of occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Champagne at its most elegant—refined, balanced, and beautifully approachable. Taittinger is one of Champagne's most prestigious houses, celebrated for producing Champagnes that showcase elegance, balance and the distinctive character of its Grand Cru and Premier Cru terroirs. The Brut Réserve is the house's signature non-vintage Champagne, crafted from a blend of high-quality base wines with a portion of reserve wine, resulting in a Champagne that is both sophisticated and versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from Taittinger's carefully tended vineyards, meticulously managed under the guidance of Vincent Collard and Christelle Rinvelle, where precise viticulture ensures optimal ripeness, freshness and complexity in every harvest. The Brut Réserve is crafted from a blend of high-quality base wines with a portion of reserve wine, depending on the vintage. The Champagne is aged on lees to develop a fine mousse, complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Champagne displays a golden yellow hue with a consistently fine, lingering mousse. The nose is light and delicate, revealing subtle aromas of fresh fruits and brioche. The palate is clean and precise, lean yet expressive, offering depth, elegance and a long, fresh finish. The fine mousse enhances the creamy texture and expressive flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile Champagne, ideal as an aperitif or paired with canapés, smoked salmon, oysters, light seafood dishes, or sushi. Also excellent with white fish and refined starters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay and Pinot Noir-dominant blend, Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250593104215,"sku":"100390","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_100390_6_28.jpg?v=1753181237"},{"product_id":"taittinger-brut-reserve-jeroboam-300cl","title":"Taittinger Brut Reserve Jeroboam 300cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger Brut Réserve is an elegant and refined Champagne presented in an impressive Jeroboam format (300cl). Renowned for its pale straw colour with a consistent and fine mousse, the nose is light and delicate with hints of biscuit and brioche. The palate is lean yet has considerable depth and elegance with a long, fresh finish, making it a versatile wine suitable for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Champagne at its most impressive—elegant, versatile, and presented in a spectacular large format. The Jeroboam (equivalent to four standard bottles) is perfect for celebrations, special occasions and entertaining. Taittinger Brut Réserve is the house's signature non-vintage Champagne, celebrated for its elegance and lightness. The large format not only makes a stunning centrepiece but also allows the wine to age more gracefully, developing additional complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from Taittinger's carefully tended vineyards, meticulously managed to ensure optimal ripeness, freshness and complexity in every harvest. The Brut Réserve is crafted from a blend of high-quality base wines with a portion of reserve wine, depending on the vintage. The Champagne is aged on lees to develop a fine mousse, complexity and elegance, then presented in the prestigious Jeroboam format with wooden gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Champagne displays a pale straw colour with a consistent and fine mousse. The nose is light and delicate, revealing hints of biscuit and brioche. The palate is lean yet expressive, offering considerable depth and elegance with a long, fresh finish. The fine mousse enhances the creamy texture and refined character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile Champagne with no specific drinking occasion. Its elegance and lightness make it the Champagne for any moment, though it is always an excellent aperitif. Also perfect with canapés, smoked salmon, oysters, or light seafood dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay and Pinot Noir-dominant blend, Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250673058135,"sku":"110628","price":249.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_13426-Taittinger-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-300cl.jpg?v=1753182667"},{"product_id":"taittinger-prestige-rose-champagne-75cl","title":"Taittinger Prestige Rose Champagne 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger Prestige Rosé is a vibrant and elegant Champagne that immediately stands out for its intense, shimmering pink hue. Crafted as a blend with 15% still red wine from the best Pinot Noirs of Montagne de Reims and Les Riceys, combined with 30% Chardonnay, this Champagne offers unmistakable colour and vibrant intensity on the palate, balanced by the elegance and delicacy that underpin Taittinger's signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Rosé Champagne at its finest—lively, fruity, fresh and elegant. Unlike many rosé Champagnes, Taittinger Prestige Rosé is produced using the more complex and costly blending method, adding still red wine from the finest Pinot Noir vineyards to create its distinctive colour and intensity. The high proportion of Chardonnay brings the elegance and finesse that Taittinger is renowned for, resulting in a Champagne that strikes a perfect balance between vibrant fruit character and refined sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 15% still red wine produced from the best Pinot Noirs from Montagne de Reims and Les Riceys, combined with 30% Chardonnay and other grape varieties. The still red wine is added to the final blend to give this cuvée its unmistakable colour and vibrant intensity on the palate, while the Chardonnay brings elegance and delicacy. This blending method is more complex and costly to produce than other rosé Champagne techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Champagne displays an intense and brilliant bright pink colour with fine bubbles and persistent mousse. The nose is full, wonderfully expressive, both fresh and young, giving off aromas of red fruits including freshly crushed wild raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant. The palate strikes a fine balance of velvet texture and full body, with flavours reminiscent of fresh, crisp red fruits. The finish is lively, fruity, fresh and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile Champagne that can be enjoyed both early on and at the end of an evening. Deliciously fragranced for an aperitif, it is also a subtle accompaniment to fruit desserts including fruit tart, fruit salad, red fruit crumble, or strawberries. Also excellent with salmon, duck, or light Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend including 30% Chardonnay and 15% still red Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims and Les Riceys, Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250687803735,"sku":"111484","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_12965-Taittinger-Prestige-Rose-Champagne-75cl.jpg?v=1753182931"},{"product_id":"taittinger-comtes-blanc-de-blanc-75cl","title":"Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blanc 2013 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is a prestigious vintage Champagne crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards. With its beautiful golden shimmer, fine delicate mousse and exceptional complexity, this wine represents the pinnacle of Blanc de Blancs Champagne, combining elegance, power and remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Blanc de Blancs Champagne at its finest—elegant, complex, and beautifully refined. Comtes de Champagne is Taittinger's prestige cuvée, produced only in exceptional vintages from the finest Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards. The result is a Champagne of extraordinary depth and finesse, showcasing the purity and mineral character of Chardonnay with exceptional ageing potential. This is a wine for special occasions and fine dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced exclusively from Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards carefully managed under the eye of Christelle Rinvelle, Champagne Taittinger's highly regarded vineyard manager. The vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions with a difficult spring, but excellent summer sunshine and careful harvest timing produced grapes of exceptional quality and concentration. This careful vineyard management and unique vintage conditions contribute to the wine's exceptional quality and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant Champagne displays a beautiful golden shimmer with colours of straw yellow and reflections of gold, accompanied by a fine, delicate mousse that is creamy and captivating. The nose is mature, voluptuous and yet fresh and bright, exhaling delicious notes of gingerbread, liquorice and meringue with delicate white fruit, mandarin peel and a subtle touch of almond pastry. The palate shows great mineral power, dense and rich with the Chardonnay flexing its iodine character. The finish is long, refined and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate aperitif for special occasions. A hedonistic match with fine caviar, oysters, lobster, scallops, or refined seafood dishes. Also excellent with white fish and elegant French cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards, Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250735612247,"sku":"114775","price":168.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_114775_5.jpg?v=1753183935"},{"product_id":"taittinger-millesime-vintage-champagne-75cl","title":"Taittinger Millesime Vintage 2015 Champagne 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eVivid aromas of fruity and floral notes that come with a touch of white blossom. The palate is crispy, with touches of citrus. 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