A distinctive expression of an inspired year, the Taittinger Vintage 2018, Champagne AOC, gathers everything a lover of great champagnes expects from a single-vintage cuvée: energy, depth and grace. Crafted for those seeking a celebratory wine with real personality as well as for hedonists in search of a gastronomic bubble, it impresses with its crystalline appearance and aromatic precision. The freshness of the fruit intertwines with a delicate patina of pastry, revealing a luminous, measured style where nothing is left to chance. Presented in a gift box, it also makes an elegant present, ready to mark precious moments. Carried by the expertise of a great Champagne house, this vintage stages the meeting of finesse and structure, serving a tasting that unfolds and lingers with poise, from the first glance to the last sip.

Blend and winemaking

This vintage champagne is born from the 2018 harvest, an expressive year that yielded harmoniously ripe grapes. The blend classically brings together Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, emblematic Champagne varieties, selected from villages renowned for their purity and topography. Parcel-by-parcel vinification preserves each terroir's identity, while extended lees ageing in chalk cellars refines the texture and polishes the mousse. The dosage, deliberately restrained, allows the wine's uprightness and drive to express themselves without masking the mineral thread. This meticulous attention, from grape to bottle, is felt in the final balance, upright, vibrant and silky. Every detail, from juice selection to bottle maturation, helps shape a precise texture, a chiselled bouquet and a delicious length, signatures of both a table champagne and one for contemplation.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Light gold with luminous reflections, animated by a fine, regular effervescence, promising delicate energy and a finely edged texture.
• Nose: Initial notes of zested citrus and white flowers, followed by nuances of yellow fruits, fresh almond and warm brioche. A chalky breath underlines the aromatic precision.
• Palate: Lively attack, broad and silky mid-palate carried by a linear tension. Flavours of citrus, white peach and toasted bread stretch into a mouthwatering, long and clean finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 9–11°C in tulip glasses to preserve the finesse of the mousse and reveal the full complexity of the bouquet. Let the wine breathe a few minutes before serving so the aromas gain breadth and the texture settles comfortably. This vintage expresses itself fully at the table, where its uprightness brilliantly accompanies delicate dishes, but it also lends itself to a contemplative aperitif. Kept calmly, protected from light and temperature fluctuations, it will evolve gracefully. You will appreciate its vibrant youth today while sensing an ability to cellar for several years that will develop patinated notes and an expanded pastry register.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: Comté gougères, fine oysters, sea bream sashimi, parmesan and lemon tartlets.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio, warm lobster with lemon butter, white asparagus with a light mousseline.
• Main courses: roast free-range poultry, turbot with seaweed butter, risotto with preserved lemon and fine herbs.
• Cheeses: young Comté, Chaource, creamy Brie, prefer them lightly aged to preserve the wine's freshness.
• Desserts: thin citrus tart, pavlova with yellow fruits, lightly toasted almond financier.

Moments to enjoy

The Taittinger Vintage 2018 is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a major announcement or a notable success with brightness and restraint.
• At a gastronomic dinner where precise pairings and elegant service respond to each other.
• As an exceptional gift, thanks to its gift box, to offer an exacting enthusiast.

Characteristics

• Name : Taittinger, Vintage 2018
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Vintage Champagne
• Vintage : 2018
• Grape varieties : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
• Alcohol content : Not disclosed
• Aging : Extended lees ageing in cellar
• Volume : Not specified
• Cellaring : Best enjoyed now, potential to keep for several years
• Serving temperature : 9–11°C