Name: Taittinger Champagne Nocturne City Lights
Brand: Taittinger
SKU: TaittingerNocturne
Availability: InStock

Taittinger Champagne Nocturne City Lights

$98.96

That same combinations of work and pleasure, reason and madness can be found in the Folies de la Marquetterie cuvee, a premier champagne from the Taittinger estate. Not only is it just made from juice from the first pressing, but it also has a subtle dominant flavour of Pinot Noir, which adds structure and richness to the wine. This is combined with Chardonnay for a touch of lightness. The blend then spends a period of time maturing in old oak barrels, which are reminiscent of the wood panelling found in the Château…
It is the perfect champagne to accompany fine cuisine.

Description

Taittinger Nocturne is a sweeter champagne, made from 40% Chardonnay and 60 % Pinot Noir and Meunier from 35 vineyards. It is the result of several harvests undertaken when the fruit had reached perfect maturity. The uniqueness of its mix and its long maturation period in the cellars gives it its fullness and smoothness. It works well as an accompaniment to dessert, or simply as a digestif on its own after a meal.

THE ‘FOLIE’ OF REASON

In yet another definition, a ‘folie’ can also be an 18th century term for a summer residence in the country which was understated yet elegant and with a comfortable and sophisticated interior. The aristocracy and the bourgeoisie liked to hold literary salons, and sometimes ‘fêtes galantes’ (courtship parties) here at La Marquetterie.