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Taittinger Winery Guide
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Last updated: November 24, 2023
Winery Overview
One of the great and established names in the Champagne region, Taittinger, was founded in 1734 by Jacques Fourneaux, a visionary who sowed the seeds for this giant Champagne house. They produce around 400,000 cases annually of always reliable and delicious Champagne cuvee, Brut Reserve. That sets the scene for their exquisite vintage wines and exceptional Blancs de Blancs prestige cuvee Comtes de Champagne, matched by an equally exquisite and very rare rose. Taittinger has quite an empire, owning a Loire sparkling wine house and a winery in California. Their winery’s location in Champagne is right in the center of Reims.
Taittinger enjoyed a relatively quiet and uneventful history for many years as the Fourneaux family business prospered and the house’s prestige grew. However, in 2005 the house was brought by Starwood Capital, an American investment company. The French could not believe it, an American-owned Champagne House! Mercifully for them, after a few years, Taittinger was sold again to Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, grandson of the founder, and the French Bank Crédit Agricole. Since then, the family has clawed back control from the Bank, leaving them with a minority share. A classic example of French Patriotism indeed!
Taittinger may have experienced some ownership changes in recent years, but thankfully, one thing has remained constant: the wines’ quality. Taittinger is the connoisseurs’ choice of Champagne, with wonderful elegance, finesses with complexity, and richness on the palate. Comte’s de Champagne is undoubtedly one of the finest examples from the region and sets the standard that others must follow. Surprisingly, the private visit is intimate. We organize vertical tastings, tours, and events at their main winery and beautiful Chateau La Marquetterie for corporate groups. Contact us for more information.
Wines produced
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Blancs De Blancs Comtes De Champagne
100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne. Extended maturation in oak barrels. -
Brut Millesime
A varying blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Maturation in oak barrels. -
Brut Reserve
A varying blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Maturation in oak barrels. -
Comtes De Champagne Vintage
A varying blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from only good or excellent vintages, produced from a single year. Extended maturation in oak barrels. -
Brut Prestige
A varying blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Can be made from wines from different vintages.
Winery Contact Details
Taittinger
9 Place Saint-Nicaise51100, Reims
France
Email: [email protected]
Tel +33 (0) 03 36 85 45 35
Fax +33 (0) 03 26 85 17 46 Find out more
Facts & Figures
Appellation
Champagne
Founded
1734
Area under Vine
280 hectares
Age of vines
30 years+
Oak barrel origin
French
Winemaker
Claude Taittinger
Owner
Crédit Agricole/Taittinger family
Production
3 million bottles per annum
Grape varietals
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape varietal native to the Burgundy wine region in France and one of the most popular varieties worldwide.
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Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier is a cold-weather-resistant grape that tends to yield lighter, fruity wine and is the lifeblood of the Champagne region.
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Pinot Noir
Pinot noir is a light-bodied red wine varietal closely related to the Vitis vinifera grape and produces the most sought-after red wines in the world.
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If you would like us to customize an exclusive luxury tour, contact us and let us know your travel plans. We offer luxury food and wine tours for private groups of a mininium two guests. In addition, all of our private, chauffeured tours are available year-round upon request.
