Taittinger La Francaise Brut

Taittinger La Francaise Brut is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier wines from at least 35 villages. The high proportion of Chardonnay (40%) is unique among fine nonvintage Champagnes. The presses are located in the vineyard for immediate fruit pressing after the manual harvest, and the resulting must is cold fermented under temperature-controlled conditions. After resting until the end of winter, the wine is blended, and then the final cuvee undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle in Taittinger's cool cellars. The aging of Brut La Francaise on the lees for almost four years more than doubles the legal minimum of 15 months. This extra time in the cellars allows the wine to reach the peak of aromatic maturity, and the result is a delicately balanced Champagne known for its consistently excellent quality.