Champagne Taittinger will only produce a vintage when the harvest is of exceptional quality. The bottles are first aged in the cellars for several years, allowing the aromas to slowly mature & the wine to develop length & complexity, before they are ready to be enjoyed. Taittinger Brut Millesime 2002 is an exclusive blend of first press wines. The foundation & consistency of the distinctive Taittinger style relies greatly on the proportion of each grape variety in the blend: Pinot Noir lends the finished blend body, vinosity, structure & power as well as the elegant red berry aromas typical of the variety; Chardonnay contributes elegance, finesse, crispness & delicacy to the blend, as well as a degree of structure & longevity.