Champagne Taittinger Nocturne Sec NV

Wine information: Taittinger Nocturne is an exceptional “Sec” champagne made from 40% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier. The finished blend includes over 35 “crus” from several different harvests, perfectly matured. The wine is aged on lees for at least 4 years before being “disgorged”. A dosage of 20 g of cane sugar per litre is then added. This dosage, combined with the rounded quality and maturity of this wine, gives it a highly distinctive body and smoothness, making it the perfect champagne to be enjoyed late in the evening.

Tasting Notes: Taittinger Nocturne is a pale yellow colour with shimmering highlights. The bubbles form a delicate, fine mousse. Its nose is subtle and fresh with delightful aromas of white blossom and ripe fruit accompanied by overtones of yellow peaches and dried apricots. The first impression on the palate is soft and mellow and remains very fresh. It is dominated by flavours reminiscent of raisins and fruit in syrup. The aftertaste is long and soft with an enjoyable and full flavour sweetness. All in all, a mature, rounded, rich, mellow wine of intense smoothness, tenderness and passion. It is the ideal champagne for evenings and the perfect dinner companion.

Food & Wine match: Taittinger Nocturne makes a delicious accompaniment to seafood and foie gras on gingerbread and is guaranteed to have champagne lovers partying all night long.

 
     

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