International Women’s Day has been celebrated and it is time for actual review for Champagne Taittinger Cuvee Prestige Brut.
Taittinger remains one of the few Champagne Houses to remain owned and actively managed by the family named on the label. The hallmark of the Taittinger Champagnes is the high percentage of Chardonnay used in their winemaking which can be anything from 40% in the Brut Réserve Non Vintage to 100% in the prestigious Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs.
Taittinger Brut Prestige is a blend of around fifty different vineyards, consisting of Chardonnays (40%) and Pinots (60%) from various vintages matured to perfection. Such a high proportion of Chardonnay is seldom found in fine non-vintage champagnes.
THE LOOK
The brilliant body is golden yellow in colour. The bubbles are fine, while the foam is discreet yet lingering.
THE NOSE
Very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and toast. It also gives off the fragrance of fruits.
THE TASTE
The entry onto the palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony. Feels first that it filled the mouth due to bubbles. Aftertaste is dry with minerals.
Taittinger Cuvee Prestige is not available at Alko’s, so you need to purchase it from cruise ships between Helsinki – Stockholm or Helsinki – Tallinn. Champagne suits well for aperitif and with white meated fishes and meats. But also with grilled tuna fish and noodles.
REVIEW: OVERALL GRADE 4+/5 – BANG FOR THE BUCK ++ / +++
http://www.taittinger.fr/#/en/Accueil
http://www.taittinger.fr/#/en/TheChampagnes/CuveesGallery/CuveePrestige
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