Taittinger Brut Millesime is a pale radiant yellow with an abundant of fine bubbles rising to form a delicate persistent necklace. The first impression on the nose combines flintiness with yeasty bread aromas. This quickly gives way to a fine, intense, sweet fruitiness, of crystallized fruit scents of lemon & mandarin with a flowery touch of acacia honey. On the palate, the fruity attack is sublimely fresh & rich. The mid-palate is balanced, structured & smooth, releasing flavours of sugared pink grapefruit. The exceptional intensity of the finish is long, generous & complex. Although still young, Taittinger Brut Millesime already possesses a remarkable balance between delicacy, elegance & finesse. Its immeasurable freshness suggests excellent ageing potential. 50% Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir. Taittinger produces a Vintage Champagne only when the harvest has been of exceptional quality. Made from first press wines the wine is only released after several years of cellar ageing, allowing the aromas to mature slowly & the length & complexity of the wine to develop. ...

The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. Produced in the cellars of the former Saint-Nicaise abbey (13th century) in Reims, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs receives all the lavish care & attention it needs to reach its peak, & is only created if all of the following conditions are present, to make it such a rare luxury: 1. The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs cuvee is made entirely from Chardonnays from only the best vines on in the prestigious Cote des Blancs including Avize, Mesnil-sur-oger & Crament. 2. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. 3. Only the wine from the first press
- the Cuvee
- is used: a sure guarantee of finesse. 4. 5% of the wines used to make it have aged for 4 months in new oak barrels (a third of which are renewed every year), enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the final blend. Only after slow & patient ageing for 10 years in the Saint-Nicaise chalk pits (Crayeres) does this cuvee of exceptional quality come out into the light.

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The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2004 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. ...

The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2004 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. ...

This does not contain the champagne, please add separately. Premium wooden gift box with 4 champagne flutes. The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2004 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. ...

Taittinger Nocturne is a pale yellow in colour with delicate fine bubbles its nose is subtle, fresh & reminiscent of white blossom & ripe fruit, with overtones of yellow peaches & dried apricots. On the palate it is soft, fresh & mellow with delicate floral & ripe fruit flavours. The aftertaste is long & soft with a subtle sweetness. All in all it is rounded, rich & well balanced, smooth & creamy. 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier. Taittinger Nocturne is a Champagne to be enjoyed at the end of an evening. It is the perfect accompaniment to dessert or foie gras & will gladly have Champagne lovers celebrating all night long. Taittinger Nocturne is a ' Sec' Champagne made from 40% Chardonnay & 60% Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier. The finished blend

Includes:: over 30 'crus'. The wine is aged on its lees for at least 4 years, often longer, before being 'disgorged'. A dosage of 17.5g of cane sugar per litre is then added. This dosage is twice that of Taittinger Brut Reserve NV.

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Taittinger Brut Rserve is made from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir & 25% Pinot Meunier. This subtle blend results in a light, elegant & balanced champagne. ...

The colour is a brilliant, pale yellow with silvery highlights, reflective of the high proportion of Chardonnay. The bubbles are fine & form a lasting & delicately creamy mousse. The nose is subtle & fresh. The initial mineral aromas quickly develop into green, floral scents with hints of elderflower & spicy cinnamon overtones. Flavours are dominated by intense fresh citrus fruit which then give way to a much fuller, well-bodied & mellow taste with flavours reminiscent of white peaches in syrup. The finish is long, rich & extremely expressive. This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif but has the structure to match grilled fish & seafood. 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. This wine comes from top Grand Cru sites & is made from the first pressing. The level of reserve wine used in the blend varies by vintage. Prior to release the wine is aged for a minimum of 4-5 years on lees, sometimes more. ...

This ten-year-old is the only malt produced on the Isle of Skye. It has a smokey nose & the sweet maltiness is perfectly complemented by its spicy, long finish. ...

With an amber colour, the nose is rich & fruity
- Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel
- with some butterscotch

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