{"product_id":"champagne-taittinger-brut-millesime-france-champagne-2016-1-bottle","title":"Champagne Taittinger Brut Millésimé France Champagne 2016 - 1 Bottle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaittinger produces its Brut Millésimé only in years when the quality of the harvest is considered exceptional. The 2016 vintage is a distinctive expression of the year, combining the finesse of Chardonnay with the broader structure of Pinot Noir and the refined house style of Taittinger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 growing season was challenging, beginning with a mild winter followed by spring frosts, heavy rainfall and a cool summer. Conditions improved dramatically in August, bringing dry, sunny and hot weather that allowed the grapes to reach excellent ripeness. Harvest took place during the cooler conditions of September, producing elegant, fresh and concentrated wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brut Millésimé 2016 is made exclusively from first-press wines, with a 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir blend. Around 70% of the blend comes from Grand Cru vineyards, while the remaining selected villages are classified Premier Cru. The wine is aged for more than five years in the cellars, allowing its aromatic complexity and texture to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale golden yellow with a fine, persistent mousse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hawthorn, white flowers, pear, kumquat, verbena and gingerbread with a subtle minty note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh and energetic, with honeysuckle, ripe peach and citrus flavours supported by lively acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and refined, with lingering citrus and delicate bitter orange peel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 70% Grand Cru fruit with the remainder from Premier Cru villages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made exclusively from first-press wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Aged for more than five years in the cellar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fresh, elegant and complex 2016 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent balance of citrus, floral and ripe-fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal as an aperitif with cured ham, cheese puffs or prawns. Its rich structure also pairs beautifully with salmon, John Dory, tuna and scallop carpaccio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44347036696756,"sku":"VP-CTBMFCB16-1P","price":182.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/5805\/8164\/files\/TaitingerVintage_1445x_afbe42a1-0d81-4d66-b5c5-806869191bd2.jpg?v=1786707003","url":"https:\/\/justwines.com.au\/products\/champagne-taittinger-brut-millesime-france-champagne-2016-1-bottle","provider":"Just Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}