Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie

Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie is the estate champagne of Maison Taittinger, born from the vines that surround the Château de la Marquetterie, in Pierry, near Épernay. A cuvée more vinous and more generous than the house's bruts, marked by partial fermentation in oak foudres.

The château has a long history: in the 18th century it was the home of the writer Jacques Cazotte, then the headquarters of General de Castelnau in 1915. Pierre Taittinger, at the time a young cavalry officer, discovered it on that occasion and acquired it in the 1930s: this was the starting point of the family's Champagne adventure.

The blend brings together 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. About 30% of the cuvée is fermented in oak foudres, which brings richness and subtle woody notes. The wine then ages five years in the cellar and receives a dosage of 9 g/L.

Key facts

• Origin: France, Champagne, Pierry, Château de la Marquetterie
• Producer: Champagne Taittinger
• Grapes: Pinot Noir 55%, Chardonnay 45%
• Dosage: Brut, 9 g/L
• Ageing: about 30% fermented in oak foudres, five years in the cellar
• Size: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep yellow with bronzed highlights, fine and delicate bubbles
• Nose: Intense and very fruity, peach and apricot compote, toasted brioche and vanilla
• Palate: Broad, supple and fruity, dominated by yellow peach, a marked and subtly woody finish

Serving and storage

Serve it at around 10 °C, in a fairly wide white wine glass: its vinosity shows fully there. Open it a few minutes before serving to let its aromas unfold. The house indicates a cellaring potential of five years and more. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool place away from light.

Food pairing

This is a champagne for the table. It goes with a cèpe risotto, pan-fried mushrooms, poultry or veal in a cream sauce, as well as matured cheeses such as Comté or Chaource.

Further reading

Read the story of Maison Taittinger. Also discover the influence of oak ageing on wine, our article on Pinot Noir and our guide to food and Champagne pairing. Find more cuvées in our champagne selection. Discover all of Maison Taittinger in our Taittinger collection.

Frequently asked questions

What is an estate champagne?

Unlike most house bruts, which blend grapes from many villages, an estate champagne comes from the vines of a single property. Les Folies de la Marquetterie thus expresses the terroir of the Taittinger family's historic estate.

What does fermentation in foudres change?

Foudres are large oak vessels. Part of the wine ferments in them, which brings it breadth, a richer texture and light woody notes, without masking the fruit.

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.