Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne NV 6 Litre

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Product Description:The Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne NV 6 Litre Methuselah is a grand-format expression of one of Champagne’s most consistently elegant houses, celebrated for its finesse, vibrancy and Chardonnay-led precision. Blended from more than 35 vineyards and composed of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this non-vintage cuvee is aged for several years on the lees to develop harmony, complexity and refined texture. The significant proportion of Chardonnay, higher than many non-vintage Champagnes, lends the wine its hallmark freshness, delicacy and lifted aromatic profile. Presented in an impressive Methuselah, the large format promotes slower maturation, preserving vitality while enhancing integration and mousse quality. In the glass, it shines with a pale golden hue and streams of fine, persistent bubbles. The bouquet reveals fresh citrus, peach and green apple layered with white flowers and subtle brioche, signalling both youthfulness and depth. On the palate, the wine is lively yet rounded, balancing crisp acidity with gentle creaminess and nuanced yeast character. Notes of orchard fruit, honey and mineral undertones unfold with clarity and polish. The finish is long, clean and graceful, reinforcing Taittinger’s reputation for producing Champagnes that are both approachable and unmistakably refined. Ideal for large celebrations yet sophisticated enough for discerning palates, this Methuselah transforms any gathering into a memorable occasion. Tasting Notes NOSE– Fresh and expressiveAromatic notes of green apple, ripe pear and citrus zest mingle with white blossoms, light brioche and a delicate hint of vanilla. PALATE– Elegant and balancedBright acidity carries flavours of peach, lemon and orchard fruits supported by a creamy mousse, subtle toastiness and refined chalky minerality. FINISH– Smooth and persistentA clean, lingering finish marked by citrus freshness and gentle biscuit complexity, leaving an impression of poise and harmony. Reviews & AccoladesA lightly Chardonnay-driven non-vintage with a lovely, fragrant nose of ripe pear, crunchy red apple and zingy lemon. The palate is refreshing with lovely fruit purity, intensity and a lingering silky mousse that gives it effortless charm.” — Essi Avellan MW, 91 points, 2022 Taittinger Brut Reserve offers a clear, fresh and vinous bouquet with aromatic fruit and rounded fruit character. It is a lithe and fresh Brut with appealing fruit depth and elegant balance throughout.” — Stephan Reinhardt, 89 points, 2017 Finer Details:Style – Champagne, Non-Vintage BrutVarietal – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier BlendCountry – FranceRegion – ChampagneVintage – NVBottle Size – 6 Litre (Methuselah)ABV – 12.5%