Taittinger Nocturne Sec

Taittinger Nocturne Sec is the festive champagne of Maison Taittinger, designed for evenings and the end of the meal. A Sec champagne, so slightly sweeter than a brut, which keeps the freshness and finesse that define the house style.

The blend follows the structure of the great Taittinger bruts: 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Meunier, drawn from around forty crus and several harvests, with reserve wines. The wine ages at least three years in the cellar, then receives a dosage of 17.5 g/L. This measured sweetness rounds out the palate without weighing it down and brings out the aromas of ripe fruit.

Key facts

• Origin: France, Champagne, Reims
• Producer: Champagne Taittinger
• Grapes: Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Noir 35%, Meunier 25%
• Dosage: Sec, 17.5 g/L
• Ageing: at least three years in the cellar
• Size: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Colour: Pale yellow with shimmering highlights, a cordon of fine bubbles
• Nose: Acacia and elderflower, yellow peach and dried apricot
• Palate: Clean, generous attack, very fresh, round and smooth texture on candied fruit and raisins, soft and precise finish

Serving and storage

Serve it well chilled, at around 7 to 8 °C, in a tulip flute or a white wine glass. The house recommends drinking it within three to four years to enjoy its freshness. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool place away from light.

Food pairing

It pairs with foie gras and gingerbread, yellow fruit desserts, an apricot tart, a strawberry cake or macarons. It is also enjoyed on its own, late in the evening, when you want a champagne softer than a brut.

Further reading

Read the story of Maison Taittinger. Also discover the different dosage categories of Champagne and when to serve champagne. Find more cuvées in our champagne selection. Discover all of Maison Taittinger in our Taittinger collection.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Sec champagne?

Despite its name, a Sec champagne is sweeter than a brut: its dosage liqueur brings between 17 and 32 g/L of sugar. At 17.5 g/L, the Nocturne sits at the start of this category, between brut and demi-sec.

Who is Maison Taittinger?

The origins of the house go back to 1734 and the merchant house Forest-Fourneaux, taken over in 1932 by Pierre Taittinger, who gave it his name. Still family-owned and independent, it is led today by Vitalie Taittinger. Its style rests on the generous place given to Chardonnay, a guarantee of finesse and freshness, and its wines age in the Gallo-Roman chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise, in Reims.

How is the bottle shipped?

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