{"product_id":"taittinger-brut-millesime-2018-magnum","title":"Taittinger Brut Millésimé 2018 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaittinger Brut Millésimé 2018 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e is the vintage champagne of Maison Taittinger, drawn from the 2018 harvest alone, here in magnum. It is produced only in the years judged worthy of being declared, to keep the memory of a fine harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the house, 2018 saw contrasting weather, with persistent rain early in the year and then an early summer. The harvest was excellent, with abundant bunches, rich in sugar and highly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine blends equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from the first pressings only, with 70% Grands Crus and Premiers Crus for the rest. It aged five years in the cellar before receiving a dosage of 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Champagne, Grands Crus and Premiers Crus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Taittinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut, 9 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e five years in the cellar, first pressings only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 cl (magnum, 1.5 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, bright yellow, still youthful, with light golden highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovely complexity, floral notes of hawthorn, pear, kumquat and verbena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great energy, fresh and dynamic attack, a balance between structure and finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it at around 10 °C, in a white wine glass rather than a flute, to let its aromas open up. The house gives it a cellaring potential of eight years or more, and the magnum, which ages more slowly, is the ideal format for following it over time. Store the bottle lying down, in a cool cellar, at a steady temperature and away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCured ham, gougères, roast poultry, John Dory or seared tuna. It also pairs with salmon sashimi and maki, a prawn and avocado salad or an aged Mimolette. In magnum, it lends style to a festive dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/champagne-taittinger-histoire\"\u003ethe story of Maison Taittinger\u003c\/a\u003e. Also discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/les-differents-types-de-champagne-comprendre-les-styles-les-categories-et-les-specificites-des-grandes-bouteilles\"\u003ethe different types of champagne and what sets large bottles apart\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/comment-les-aromes-du-vin-evoluent-ils\"\u003ehow the aromas of wine evolve over time\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more cuvées in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnums-grands-formats\"\u003eselection of magnums and large formats\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/champagnes-millesimes\"\u003eselection of vintage champagnes\u003c\/a\u003e. Discover all of Maison Taittinger in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/taittinger\"\u003eTaittinger collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a vintage champagne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a champagne made only with the grapes of a single year, shown on the label. Houses declare a vintage only when the harvest is judged exceptional, and the wine ages longer in the cellar than a non-vintage brut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a magnum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is Maison Taittinger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders from €300. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Bouteille","offer_id":66366502502749,"sku":null,"price":139.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66366502535517,"sku":null,"price":419.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66366502568285,"sku":null,"price":797.43,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/taittinger-brut-millesime-2018-magnum-bouteille.jpg?v=1793433585","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en\/products\/taittinger-brut-millesime-2018-magnum","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}