No one An interstate reception or an expensive banquet can not do without world-famous champagne - Taittinger. This is the only brand in Champagne that is privately owned and continues to maintain a high level of quality sparkling wine, set almost a hundred years ago.
History of Taittinger Champagne House
Taittinger Champagne Wines Trading House is one of the oldest in Champagne. The history of its origin dates back to 1734 and is associated with another name "Fourneaux" by the name of its founder Jacques Forno.
Almost two hundred years later, in 1932, another Frenchman, Pierre Tettenzhe, bought the winery. Since then, a new era begins in the history of champagne wines - the Taittinger brand appears. Starting this year, the company begins to actively grow and develop.
In 1952, the first bottle of sparkling wine was released , which received worldwide recognition, both among connoisseurs of criticism and among lovers of drinks of the Taittinger trademark - Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs champagne. The first part of the name is literally translated as “Count of Champagne” and indicates the belonging of King Navarre Thibault IV to the origin of winemaking in the region.
According to legend, in the 13th century he brought from the Crusade a vine of the Chardonnay variety, which laid the foundation for modern champagne. In gratitude to this, today on all bottles of the Tettenzhe trademark there is a figure of a troubadour knight. The very same Taittinger champagne in its composition has a dominant note of Chardonnay.
Since the foundation of the trading house, all these years he remained in family ownership. Only in 2005, the Tettenge brand was acquired by an American company. But a year later, the founder’s grandson returned the company to private ownership, and continued the work begun by his grandfather.
Vineyards and Wine Production
Almost 300 hectares of land in Champagne belongs to the Tettenzhe champagne house. Half of them are Pinot Noir vineyards, a third of the area is Chardonnay, the rest is Pinot Minier. All grapes harvested go to the production of their own champagne.
But, unfortunately, the harvested crop cannot cover all the needs of the company. Every year, the trading house produces up to five million bottles a year. This is a lot, so the company additionally purchases grapes from small producers.
The main success of Taittinger is champagne of the highest quality from the best grape varieties. The company makes very high demands on natural wine materials, but the final result is worth it.
Taittinger-champagne: products
The assortment of the trading house contains several types of sparkling champagne from different grape varieties. Below are just a few items.
- Brut Reserve –gold-straw color and honey shades of fresh fruit on the palate. The share of Chardonnay in the composition reaches 40%.
- Demi-Sec - pale golden semi-dry champagne with a mild peach flavor. This sparkling wine is perfect for desserts.
- Nocturne Rose - noble dry champagne rich pink color. Perfectly in harmony with the taste of chocolate desserts, fresh pastries and pastries.
- Prelude Grands Crus - dry champagne from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes in equal volume. Color - pale yellow, with an intense aftertaste of citrus fruits.
- Brut Prestige Rose - pink champagne with a delicate, velvety, berry flavor.
- Les Folies de la Marquetterie - dry white sparkling wine with a fruity taste. Winner of many awards at international competitions.
- Brut Millesime Taittinger - champagne light yellow, with the aroma of white fruits and berries in an exquisite bouquet.
- Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs - light pale yellow dry champagne with lots of air bubbles. It has an intense smooth taste and a rich finish. The aging time of champagne in oak barrels is up to 10 years. The composition of sparkling wine is 100% Chardonnay.
- Comtes de Champagne Rose - sparkling wine of a deep pink-purple color with a taste of cranberries and oranges and spicy notes of cinnamon and mint.
Taittinger-champagne: reviews
Perhaps you will not find such a person who would remain indifferent after tasting Tettenzhe champagne. Dissatisfied with buyers only at the price. Elite sparkling wine is an expensive pleasure.
Taittinger - champagne, the photo of which is presented above, received such reviews from folk tasters:
- this is the best sparkling wine of all;
- fragrant notes of flowers and fruits;
- refined taste;
- delicious champagne;
- quality in everything from labels and bottles to the very taste of the drink itself.
Champagne Tettenge once impressed even the world leaders. Even Nikita Khrushchev was delighted with his taste.
Taittinger Product Prices
The products of the Tettenzhe trading house belong to the highest price category, but it is still worth trying. Moreover, among the entire range of sparkling wines, you can choose an affordable option. How much does Taittinger produce cost?
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champagne of the best quality Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, the price is set at 17 thousand rubles per bottle.
Sparkling wine Comtes de Champagne Rose is even more expensive - 25 thousand rubles per bottle. Not everyone can afford such champagne.
A more affordable option is represented by sparkling wines Brut Reserve and Nocturne. One bottle of this champagne will cost 5-6 thousand rubles. In addition to containers with a standard volume of 750 ml, the company produces some types of sparkling wine in 375 ml. The price of one such bottle of Brut Reserve is 3 thousand rubles.
Champagne Taittinger is a sparkling wine with its own unique style. Only he makes the taste of the drink unforgettable even for the most demanding critics.