{"product_id":"taittinger-les-folies-de-la-marquetterie","title":"Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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, Pierry, Château de la Marquetterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Taittinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir 55%, Chardonnay 45%\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 about 30% fermented in oak foudres, five years in the cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\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 Deep yellow with bronzed highlights, fine and delicate bubbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and very fruity, peach and apricot compote, toasted brioche and vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, supple and fruity, dominated by yellow peach, a marked and subtly woody finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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\/levage-en-barrique-vin\"\u003ethe influence of oak ageing on wine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/pinot-noir\"\u003eour article on Pinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/avec-quoi-manger-du-champagne\"\u003eour guide to food and Champagne pairing\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more cuvées in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/champagnes\"\u003echampagne selection\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 an estate champagne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does fermentation in foudres change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoudres 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.\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":66366502764893,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lot de 3","offer_id":66366502797661,"sku":null,"price":209.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carton de 6","offer_id":66366502830429,"sku":null,"price":398.43,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/taittinger-les-folies-de-la-marquetterie-bouteille.jpg?v=1793433581","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en\/products\/taittinger-les-folies-de-la-marquetterie","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}