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Taittinger Prelude Grands Crus

Champagne

France

Rating922023
  • White Blend
    Style
  • $75 - $99
    Price Class
  • $123
    Release Price
  • Brut
    Dry/Sweet

Taittinger Prelude Grands Crus is a brut white blend Champagne harvested exclusively from grand cru vineyards. Compare it's rating to similar brands.

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Taittinger Champagne

The most popular Taittinger Champagne brands are rated and compared to other brands. Detailed descriptions along with tasting notes are provided.

Taittinger is one of the few family owned houses remaining in Champagne. The Taittinger group also owns Domaine Carneros in California.

Details


  • Dry/Sweet: Brut

  • Sugar dosage: Proprietary

  • Varietals: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir (100% grand cru)

  • When to drink: Now

  • Winery: Taittinger Champagne

  • Appellation: Champagne, France

  • Wine type: Sparkling wine

Characteristics

Taittinger Prelude Grands Crus Champagne is a brut white blend produced exclusively from grand cru vineyards. The blend is a combination of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes

Nose: "The wine is subtle and fresh on the nose. The initial mineral aromas quickly give way to green and then floral notes with the fragrance of elderflowers and spicy cinnamon undertones."

Palate: "The entry onto the palate is clean and lively, dominated by very exceedingly fresh citrus notes. These segue into much fuller, rounder and silkier flavors where white peaches in syrup predominate. The finish is rich, lingering and bursting with flavor. Prelude Grands Crus is a joyous blend of finesse and complexity. Its balance of freshness and aromatic expression is outstanding."

Critic Ratings


  • 91
    2023 Wine Spectator
  • 91
    2023 Wine Enthusiast
  • 92
    2023 Decantor

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Taittinger Champagne

The most popular Taittinger Champagne brands are rated and compared to other brands. Detailed descriptions along with tasting notes are provided.

Taittinger is one of the few family owned houses remaining in Champagne. The Taittinger group also owns Domaine Carneros in California.

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