Taittinger Prestige Rosé Magnum

Taittinger Prestige Rosé Magnum is the non-vintage brut rosé of Maison Taittinger, presented here in magnum. A lively, generous blended rosé that brings together the finesse of the Taittinger style and the intensity of the red fruit of Pinot Noir.

The base brings together 40% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 25% Meunier, drawn from around forty crus. Before the second fermentation, 11 to 14% still red wines are added to the blend: they come from Pinot Noir grown in the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Bar, and give the wine its colour and its depth. The champagne ages three years in the cellar and receives a dosage of 7 to 9 g/L. The magnum holds 1.5 litres, the equivalent of two bottles. It is the format enthusiasts prefer: because the volume of air under the cork is proportionally smaller, the wine evolves more slowly and more harmoniously, and gains complexity over time.

Key facts

• Origin: France, Champagne, Reims
• Producer: Champagne Taittinger
• Grapes: Pinot Noir 40%, Chardonnay 35%, Meunier 25%, including 11 to 14% red wines
• Dosage: Brut, 7 to 9 g/L
• Ageing: three years in the cellar
• Size: 150 cl (magnum, 1.5 L)

Tasting notes

• Colour: Bright, vivid pink, fine bubbles and persistent mousse
• Nose: Broad, fresh and expressive, on freshly crushed wild raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant
• Palate: Velvety, full texture, a balance between roundness and backbone, flavours of fresh, crisp red fruit

Serving and storage

Serve it between 8 and 10 °C, in a white wine glass or a tulip flute. The magnum needs a little longer in the cold: allow a few hours in the fridge. The house credits it with a cellaring potential of five years or more, but it is in its youth that it expresses its fruit best. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool place away from light.

Food pairing

Lightly cooked salmon, brown crab, prawns, spring rolls or nems. It also likes fine charcuterie, such as cured ham or prosciutto, and red fruit desserts, from strawberry tart to red fruit soup. In magnum, it works wonders at a brunch or a summer meal with friends.

Further reading

Read the story of Maison Taittinger. Also discover the different types of champagne and what sets large bottles apart and the art of blending in Champagne. Find more cuvées in our selection of magnums and large formats and our selection of rosé champagnes. Discover all of Maison Taittinger in our Taittinger collection.

Frequently asked questions

How is a blended rosé champagne made?

Champagne is one of the few regions where a rosé can be obtained by adding still red wine to a white wine before the second fermentation. At Taittinger, 11 to 14% Pinot Noir vinified as red wine brings colour, red fruit aromas and structure.

Why choose a magnum?

A magnum ages more slowly than a 75 cl bottle, because the volume of air in contact with the wine is proportionally smaller. The champagne keeps its freshness longer and gains in finesse, and the format is ideal for a table of eight to ten people.

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.