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Taittinger, Champagne Brut 'La Francaise', NV

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by Taittinger
$64.99
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Taittinger remains one of the few major Champagne houses still owned and managed by the family whose name appears on the label. Pierre Taittinger, a cavalry officer stationed in Champagne during World War I, fell in love with the region and acquired the house in 1931. After a brief sale in 2005, the family reclaimed ownership the following year. Today, great-grandchildren Vitalie and Clovis Taittinger run operations. The house controls nearly 300 hectares across 37 cru vineyards—unusual self-sufficiency for a producer of this scale. Brut La Française showcases the house style: 40% Chardonnay (unusually high for non-vintage Champagne), 35% Pinot Noir, and 25% Meunier, sourced from over 35 villages. The wine ages nearly four years on the lees, more than double the legal requirement, achieving a refinement that belies its position as the entry-level cuvée. Serve well-chilled as an aperitif or with oysters and lighter seafood.

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Antonio Galloni

89 points

"Light gold. Poached pear, peach, orange and honey on the fruity nose. Broad and fleshy on entry, then tighter and more tangy in the mid-palate, offering juicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors with subtle ginger and toasted grain nuances. Shows a supple, round character on the finish, with the ginger and peach notes repeating. Note that this bottling is labelled as "Reserve" for every country aside from the United States. In fact, I tasted a bottle labeled as such here in New York this fall, from Lot L3348NA9200. How it wound up here, I've no idea." —Josh Raynolds

Robert Parker

90 points

"The latest rendition of the NV Brut La Française is showing well, evoking aromas of confit citrus, herbs, spring blossoms and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and fleshy, it's perfectly balanced, with bright acids and a mouthwatering, delicate finish." —Yohan Castaing

Wine Spectator

90 points

"A bright Champagne in an aperitif style, with the lively mousse carrying an appealing, easy-drinking mix of poached white cherry, pastry cream and candied ginger notes." —Alison Napjus

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More about Taittinger

Founded in Reims in 1734 and in Taittinger family hands since 1932, Taittinger is one of the few great Champagne houses still run by its family. After a brief sale in 2005, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger brought it back the next year; today his children Vitalie, president since 2020, and Clovis lead the house. Close to 290 hectares of vineyards give it real depth of supply. The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is all-Chardonnay magic.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay , Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Crisp , Elegant , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

smoked salmon, soft-shell crab, aged prosciutto, creamy appetizers

Tasting Profile

Brioche and red apple with delicate biscuit notes, fine and elegant with balanced carbonation and a crisp, persistent dry finish.

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