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Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne

Taittinger Brut La Francaise is Taittinger's house style champagne. It is a pleasant, refreshing wine and good quality for the price. This brut champagne has an award winning history. Taittinger Brut La Francaise ratings, tasting notes, and details are provided. It is produced in significant quantity and readily available in many markets.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale golden yellow with fine persistent bead.
Aroma/bouquet: Pear, lemon, chalky minerality and brioche.
Palate: White peach, apple, grapefruit, toasted almonds, flinty minerality.
Additional comments: Pleasant, refreshing wine, good quality for the price.
When to drink: Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne Champagne is ready to drink upon release.

Brut La Francaise Details Label: Taittinger Brut La Francaise / Brut Reserve House/Winery: Taittinger Champagne Wine Category: Sparkling Wine Region & Country: Champagne, France Type (Style): Non-vintage Sweetness Level: Brut Dosage: 9 grams per liter Prestige cuvée: No House Style: Yes Vineyards: NA Grapes: 40% Chardonnay and 60% is a combination of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier Alcohol: 12% Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes.

Taittinger Brut La Francaise
Production
Taittinger uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. Taittinger Brut La Francaise is composed of 40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier combined (typically 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier). It is a blend of more than 35 different crus from various harvests. Aging on the lees ranges from 3 to 4 years prior to disgorgement (twice the legal aging requirement). The dosage is typically about 9 grams/liter.