The Prelude hits the high notes! The Taittinger Prélude 'Grands Crus' cuvée is composed of a blend that Taittinger has selected only from the 'Grands Crus' vineyards; the best-rated vineyards in the Champagne region. Only the first presses are used, resulting in a perfect balance between the vibrant minerality of the Chardonnay and the strength and structure of the Pinot Noir. It ages...

A CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE “Creating a great non-vintage champagne is more than just an occupation for myself and my family - it is an honour”, according to Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger. The high proportion of Chardonnay (40 %), allows the Brut Réserve to reach its full aromatic potential after maturing for 3 to 4 years in the cellars. It is unusual for a non-vintage blend to have such a...

Taittinger Prestige Rosé immediately stands out for its intense, shimmering hue whose secret lies in the fact that it is a blend, which is more complex to produce. A quantity of still red wine (15%) produced from the best Pinot Noirs from Montagne de Reims and Les Riceys is in fact added to the final blend, to give this cuvée its unmistakable colour and vibrant intensity on the palate. The...

An elegant vintage! 2015 is remembered for its classic growing cycle, with a particularly mild winter, a spring characterized by a period of freezing temperatures followed by intense heat. The vines have reached full bloom in the usual periods. It was a glorious summer with plenty of sunshine and little rain. From the official website <a href="https://www.taittinger.com/"...

The Comtes de Champagne is produced only in the best vintages, in order to guarantee excellent quality. It is made with grapes coming exclusively from the five Grands Crus of the Côte de Blancs, namely Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Oger and Mesnil-sur-Oger. These terroirs give the wine minerality, finesse and elegance. Taken from the official website <a...

This Oenotheque Set consists of: 1 bottle Salon Cuvée "S" 2008 Magnum 1.5lt 2 bottles Salon Cuvée "S" 2007 75cl 2 bottles Salon Cuvée "S" 2006 75cl 2 bottles Salon Cuvée "S" 2004 75cl All bottles have the same dosage, i.e. 3g/L, and were all disgorged at the same time, January 2019. This set is extremely rare and is not subject to discounts. ...

Many experts consider 1988 to be the real, great vintage of champagne, thanks to a richness comparable to 1990 and an acidity close to 1996. For the champenois of 1988, the greatest qualities of finesse and an excellent aging potential are achieved. Salon 1988 is a bottle of great class, a great wine that marks a fundamental chapter in the history of champagne. Attention,...

The 1996 vintage has an extraordinary character and is compared to the legendary 1928. In the Grand Cru of Mesnil-sur-Oger the vines flowered on the day of the summer solstice, i.e. June 21st, considered very auspicious by Champagne growers. Taken from the official website <a href="https://www.champagne-salon.fr/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-default" rel="noreferrer...

This year was characterized by a winter and a spring in which the climate alternated between mild and extreme cold. In the Grand Cru of Mesnil-sur-Oger flowering began on 11 June. Ripening was favored by a hot and dry summer; the climate during the harvest remained warm, but with a night-time temperature change, facilitating good acidity. From the official website <a...

The 2007 vintage stood out for its exceptional quality in Mesnil-sur-Oger! With a mild winter and an excellent spring, the flowering was exemplary. June and July were regular, giving long sunny days. August, however, was cold and consequently created uncertainties for the harvest, but the maison's patience was rewarded and the harvested grapes were perfectly ripe and with good acidity. ...