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Taittinger Prestige Rose' Champagne
Taittinger Prestige Rose' Champagne has a long history of awards. Variability exists between releases. This non-vintage rose' has an overall good quality for the price. Taittinger Prestige Rose' ratings, tasting notes, and details are available.
Taittinger Prestige Rose' |
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Rose' |
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Ratings (on a scale of 100) |
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Champagne 411 |
91 |
Jan. 2014 |
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Average Retail Price |
Wine Enthusiast |
85 |
12/01/09 |
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(750 ml bottle) $70 |
Wine Spectator |
92 |
11/30/13 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light pink with orange hues. Lots of tiny bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Cherry, strawberry, almonds. Brioche and flinty minerals.
Palate: Strawberry, bitter cherry, yeastiness, nice minerality.
Additional comments: Variability exists between releases. Overall good quality for the price.
When to drink: Taittinger Prestige Rose' Champagne Champagne is ready to drink at release.
Prestige Rose' Details
Label: Taittinger Prestige Rose'
House/Winery: Taittinger Champagne
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Non-vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 8 to 10 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: NA
Grapes: Typical blend 30% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier.
Alcohol: 12%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Taittinger Prestige Rose'
Production
Taittinger uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. Prestige Rose' is typically composed of 30% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir (of which generally 14 - 16% is still red wine) and 20% Pinot Meunier. Dosage is typically 8 to 10 grams per liter. The Taittinger Prestige Rose' ages 3 years on the lees before disgorgement. A minimum of 15 different crus are included in the blend.
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2013 |
Bronze |
International Wine Challenge |
2013 |
Commended |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2012 |
Bronze |
International Wine Challenge |
2012 |
Silver |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2011 |
Bronze |
International Wine Challenge |
2011 |
Commended |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2010 |
Silver |
International Wine Challenge |
2010 |
Commended |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2009 |
Silver |
International Wine Challenge |
2009 |
Silver |
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