Description
Taittinger C/Pagne Nocturne Sec 750ml Taittinger is one of the last great Champagne Houses to remain independent and is owned and actively managed by the family named on the label. The family are guardians of Taittinger's style, quality and integrity. The hallmark of their fine Champagnes is the high proportion of Chardonnay used in their winemaking which is key, in the Champagne region, for producing wines of great elegance and finesse. Additionally, with its vineyard ownership of 288 ha (one of the largest in Champagne), Taittinger can guarantee a flawless signature, and wines heralded worldwide for their consistent quality.Nocturne is a 'Sec' Champagne, blended from 40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Sourced from more than 30 different 'crus' or villages, this off-dry wine, with its soft and mellow, orchard fruit characters is perfect to enjoy throughout the evening and beyond.
Established atop Gallo-Roman chalk quarries listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and on a vineyard of 288 hectares, the family-run Maison Taittinger is driven by the pursuit of excellence. Finesse, elegance and precision define the style of its wines.
Champagne Taittinger has been run by the Taittinger Family for four generations. Today, Vitalie Taittinger and her brother Clovis run the business.
Wine of FranceSec ChampagneChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
Pack size: 75CL
Allergy Information
Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Alcohol Type
Wine
Wine Colour
White
Grape Variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Wine Maker
Alexandre Ponnavoy
Producer
Champagne Taittinger
Country
France
Net Contents
750ml
Type of Closure
Oak Bark Cork
Vinification Details
Taittinger Nocturne is a 'Sec' Champagne made from 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The finished blend includes over 30 'crus'. The wine is aged on its lees for at least 4 years, often longer, before being 'disgorged'. A dosage of 17.5g of cane sugar per litre is then added. This dosage is twice that of Taittinger Brut Réserve NV.
History
Champagne Taittinger's origins date back to 1734. The Taittinger link was established in 1931 when Pierre Taittinger acquired the House. He was stationed at the Château de la Marquetterie when serving in the 1st World War and fell in love with the property and its vineyards and eventually purchased the company. Today, the Reims based House is one of the few key Champagne houses to remain owned and actively managed by the family named on the label.
Regional Information
The Champagne wine region is famous for its excellent sparkling wines. It is the most northerly wine growing region in France and its unique chalky soils and climate provide ideal growing conditions. The grapes for Nocturne come from prime vineyards throughout Champagne, with approximately 50% coming from the Taittinger estate such as the vineyards at Château de la Marquetterie.
Alcohol Units
9.4
Alcohol Unit Text
9.4 UK Units per bottle
Drink Responsibly
The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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ABV
12.5% vol
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 1 year
Importer address
Hatch Mansfield Agencies Ltd,New Bank House,1 Brockenhurst Road,Ascot,Berkshire,SL5 9DJ.
Return to
Hatch Mansfield Agencies Ltd,New Bank House,1 Brockenhurst Road,Ascot,Berkshire,SL5 9DJ.www.hatchmansfield.com
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