Taittinger champagne
A special occasion calls for a special champagne. Taittinger is known for its fresh, elegant style, with Chardonnay playing a key role. Perfect for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations. Choose from several gift-packaged bottles, add a personal message card free of charge and select your preferred delivery date.
About Taittinger Champagne House
The origins of Taittinger date back to 1734, when Jacques Fourneaux founded a champagne wine trading house in Reims. The company, later known as Forest-Fourneaux, was acquired in 1932 by Pierre Taittinger and his brother-in-law Paul Evêque. This marked the beginning of the Taittinger family's involvement in Champagne. Around the same time, Pierre Taittinger also acquired Château de la Marquetterie, which became an important part of the house.
The family continued to develop the champagne house and created a distinctive style in which Chardonnay plays an important role. This grape contributes to the fresh, elegant and refined character for which Taittinger is known. Today, the family tradition is continued by Vitalie and Clovis Taittinger.
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Popular Taittinger Champagnes
At Champagneshop, you will find a selection of Taittinger champagnes, from the signature Brut Réserve to distinctive cuvées such as Prélude Grands Crus and Les Folies de la Marquetterie. Choose your champagne based on taste, occasion, packaging and bottle size.
Taittinger Brut Réserve
Taittinger Brut Réserve is the house's signature non-vintage champagne. The blend consists of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier. The relatively high proportion of Chardonnay contributes to its fresh, elegant and refined character. The champagne has fine bubbles and aromas of fruit and honey.
Taittinger Prestige Rosé
Taittinger Prestige Rosé combines Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with a proportion of red wine made from Pinot Noir. This gives the champagne its distinctive pink colour and a rich, smooth taste with aromas of fresh red fruit. A festive choice as an aperitif, with dishes featuring red fruit or as a gift.
Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus
Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus is made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards. The champagne combines fresh citrus, mineral and floral notes with the rounded flavour of white peach. Prélude can be enjoyed as an aperitif and also pairs well with fish and seafood.
Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie
Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie is a distinctive cuvée made from 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir from Taittinger's own vineyards. Part of the wine is aged in oak barrels, giving the champagne a richer character with aromas of yellow peach and subtle woody notes.
Taittinger Bottles in Different Sizes
Most Taittinger champagnes in our range are available in the standard 75 cl bottle. Looking for a larger format? A 1.5-liter magnum is also available:
Send Taittinger as a Gift
A bottle of Taittinger makes a festive gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, the festive season or another special occasion. Several Taittinger champagnes are available in gift packaging. Have the bottle delivered directly to the recipient's address and add a personal message card to your order free of charge.
Taste Profile and Food Pairing
Taittinger is known for its fresh, elegant and refined style, in which Chardonnay plays an important role. Taittinger Brut Réserve, for example, contains 40% Chardonnay, a relatively high proportion for a non-vintage brut champagne. This contributes to the champagne's freshness and finesse.
The exact flavour profile varies between cuvées. Brut Réserve has fine bubbles and aromas of fruit and honey, while Prestige Rosé is richer and fruitier, with distinct notes of fresh red fruit. Cuvées such as Les Folies de la Marquetterie have a richer and more powerful character.
What Food Pairs Well with Taittinger?
Thanks to their fresh and refined style, several Taittinger champagnes pair particularly well with food. The best combination depends on the cuvée you choose.
- Aperitif: Taittinger Brut Réserve, with its fresh and well-balanced character, is an excellent choice to start a dinner.
- Fish and seafood: Prélude Grands Crus pairs well with fish, shellfish and other seafood dishes.
- Poultry: richer cuvées, such as Les Folies de la Marquetterie, pair well with refined dishes featuring chicken, turkey or other poultry.
- Cheese: Brut Réserve pairs well with mild and creamy cheeses.
- Red fruit: the fruity character of Taittinger Prestige Rosé complements dishes featuring strawberries, raspberries and other red fruits.
Why Buy Taittinger from Champagneshop?
At Champagneshop, you will find a selection of Taittinger champagnes, from Brut Réserve and Prestige Rosé to distinctive cuvées and magnum bottles. Order a bottle for yourself or have it delivered directly as a gift.
- Fast delivery: in the Amsterdam area, orders placed before 12:00 can often be delivered the same day. Nationwide, orders received before 17:00 can be delivered on the next working day.
- Flexible delivery date: choose your preferred delivery date when placing your order.
- Personal gift: add a personal message card free of charge and choose from a selection of Taittinger champagnes in gift packaging.
- Different cuvées and bottle sizes: choose from Brut Réserve, Prestige Rosé, Prélude Grands Crus, Les Folies de la Marquetterie and a 1.5-litre magnum, among others.
Do you have a question about a Taittinger champagne or need help with your order? Please contact us. Looking for another champagne house or a different style? Browse our complete range of champagne.
Frequently Asked Questions About Taittinger
How long does Taittinger champagne keep after opening?
An opened bottle of Taittinger can be kept refrigerated for a few days when sealed with a good champagne stopper. The bubbles, freshness and flavour will gradually diminish after opening. Read more about storing opened champagne.
How much does a bottle of Taittinger champagne cost?
The price of a bottle of Taittinger depends on the cuvée, packaging and bottle size. View the current selection on this page for the latest prices.
Is Taittinger brut or demi-sec?
The Taittinger champagnes in our current range are all dry brut styles. We do not currently stock a Taittinger demi-sec champagne.
What is Taittinger's best-known champagne?
Taittinger Brut Réserve is the house's signature champagne and an excellent introduction to the typical Taittinger style. It is a non-vintage brut made from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier.
What is the difference between Taittinger Brut Réserve and Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus?
Taittinger Brut Réserve is the house's signature non-vintage champagne and is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Prélude Grands Crus consists of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and is made exclusively from grapes grown in Grand Cru vineyards. As a result, Prélude has a different flavour profile, with mineral, floral and citrus notes among its characteristics.