Taittinger Brut Rose NV
75 cl
Vinified using the 'l'addition' method from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. A proportion of red wine is added to give a rosé colour and added complexity and structure.
Vinified using the 'l'addition' method from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. A proportion of red wine is added to give a rosé colour and added complexity and structure.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | The full nose, wonderfully expressive, is both fresh and young. It gives off aromas of red fruits (freshly crushed wild raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant). |
Palate | On the palate, this wine strikes a fi ne balance of velvety and full-bodied. The fl avours are reminiscent of fresh, crisp red fruits. The palate can be summed up in four words: lively, fruity, fresh and elegant, as only a rosé blend can be. |
Colour | The intense and brilliant body is bright pink in colour. The bubbles are fi ne, and the mousse persistent |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 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 fi nal blend, to give this cuvée its unmistakable colour and vibrant intensity on the palate. The high proportion of Chardonnay (30%) that completes the blend brings the elegance and delicacy that underpin Taittinger’s signature style. |
Alcohol % | 12 |
Country | France |
Region/AOC | Champagne |
Vintage | NV |
Closure | Cork |
Serving Suggestion | |
Serving Suggestion | Taittinger Prestige Rosé can be enjoyed both early on and at the end of an evening. Deliciously fragranced for an aperitif, it is also a subtle accompani- ment to fruit desserts, including fruit tart, fruit salad and red fruit crumble. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Robert Parker | 89 Points |