Collection: Taittinger

The story of Maison Taittinger

The origins of the house go back to 1734 and the merchant house Forest-Fourneaux, the third oldest house in Champagne. In 1932, Pierre Taittinger bought the Château de la Marquetterie, in Pierry, and gave the house his name. Back in family hands in 2006 after a brief interlude, it is led today by Vitalie Taittinger. Its wines rest in the Gallo-Roman chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise, dug in the 4th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To go further, read our article on the story of Maison Taittinger.

The Taittinger style

Where most great houses build their non-vintage bruts around Pinot Noir, Taittinger gives Chardonnay the leading share. The result is luminous, airy champagnes, carried by citrus and white flowers, with a freshness that stays intact even in the most mature cuvées. The house owns nearly 290 hectares of vines, a rare asset that lets it control a large part of its supply. To understand what sets one house style apart from another, read the art of blending in Champagne.

The Taittinger cuvées

• Brut Réserve: the signature champagne of the house, 40% Chardonnay, around forty crus and three to four years in the cellar. The finest way into the Taittinger style, in bottle and in magnum.
• Prestige Rosé: a blended rosé made by adding still red wines, fruity and lively, with a salmon-pink colour.
• Prélude Grands Crus: a blend of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from Grands Crus only. To understand this classification, see the difference between Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
• Brut Millésimé: the expression of a single year, more vinous and more complex, to keep a few years in the cellar.
• Les Folies de la Marquetterie: a single-plot cuvée born from the vines that surround the Château de la Marquetterie, partly fermented in oak.
• Nocturne and Nocturne Rosé: sec champagnes, with a more generous dosage, designed for the end of the evening and lightly sweetened desserts.
• Demi-Sec: the sweetest version of the range, to serve with a pastry or a fruit dessert.
• Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs: the prestige cuvée of the house, 100% Chardonnay from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs, sold in a gift box.
• Comtes de Champagne Rosé: a rare prestige rosé, made with red wines from Bouzy, sold in a gift box.

The Comtes de Champagne

The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs was born in 1952 and carries the name of Thibaut IV, Count of Champagne. It is produced only in the great years, solely from Chardonnay from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs, and ages about ten years in the Saint-Nicaise chalk cellars before release. Its rosé counterpart, rarer still, combines Grands Crus Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a share of red wines. Both cuvées are offered exclusively in a gift box. To learn more about this style, read our feature on Blanc de Blancs champagnes.

Magnums and formats

The Brut Réserve, the Prestige Rosé, the Prélude Grands Crus, the Brut Millésimé and both Comtes de Champagne are available in magnum. Because the volume of air under the cork is proportionally smaller, the wine evolves more slowly and gains in finesse. It is also the ideal format for a table of eight to ten people. Discover our magnums and large formats and our gift ideas.

Choosing the right Taittinger champagne

For the aperitif, the Brut Réserve and the Prélude Grands Crus are safe bets. For a meal, turn to the Brut Millésimé or Les Folies de la Marquetterie, which are more vinous. For a dessert, the Nocturne or the Demi-Sec will do better than a brut. As a gift, the Comtes de Champagne in a gift box leave a lasting impression. Browse all our champagnes, our rosé champagnes, our Blanc de Blancs and our vintage champagnes.

To go further, also read the different dosage categories of Champagne, when to serve champagne, our guide to food and Champagne pairing and the great Champagne houses. You can also discover the house on the official Champagne Taittinger website.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Maison Taittinger?

In Reims, in the Marne. Its cellars occupy the Gallo-Roman chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What sets the Taittinger style apart?

The share given to Chardonnay, clearly larger than at most of the great houses. It gives champagnes that are fine, fresh and airy rather than powerful.

What is Taittinger's prestige cuvée?

Comtes de Champagne, made as a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs and as a Rosé. Both are vintage wines, produced only in the great years and sold in a gift box.

Which Taittinger champagne should you give as a gift?

A Comtes de Champagne in a gift box for a memorable present, a magnum of Brut Réserve or Prestige Rosé for a celebration, or a Prélude Grands Crus for a curious enthusiast.

How is my order delivered?

Delivery is free in France for orders from €300. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.

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