Born of a patiently mastered art of blending, the Taittinger Nocturne Rosé City Nights Edition celebrates the vitality of the night and the elegance of great Champagne houses. A Champagne AOC dry rosé, it unites the aromatic precision of Chardonnay with the delicate flesh of Pinot Noir and Meunier. Drawn from several vintages and a mosaic of around thirty crus, it spends nearly three years in the cellar before disgorgement, the time needed to gain harmony, texture and bubble persistence. The dosage, around 17.5 to 18 g/L, brings an enveloping softness without ever weighing down the structure. The cuvée thus reveals a satiny effervescence, a nose reminiscent of fine patisserie and a palate with carefully maintained freshness, ideal for late evenings, music-filled meetings and desserts that call for a Champagne as charming as it is balanced.

Blend and vinification

This dry rosé highlights a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, from various Champagne villages selected for their fruity purity and structure. The blend draws on several harvests to achieve a consistent signature, combining the floral finesse of Chardonnay, the fruity presence of Pinot Noir and the roundness of Meunier. After the secondary fermentation, the wine is aged about 3 years in the cellar before disgorgement, a long period that polishes the effervescence and refines the textures. The dosage, calibrated around 17.5 to 18 g/L, provides a velvety sensation, while the natural acidity preserves the drive and structure of the wine, like a luminous dance that never falters.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Intense, bright pink hue threaded with delicate effervescence, featuring regular streams of bubbles that announce a silky texture.
• Nose: Notes of fine patisserie, crunchy red fruits and ripe raspberry, a touch of candied citrus, a hint of almond and a light trace of warm spices.
• Palate: Broad and fresh on the attack, supple texture, very soft tannins, creamy sensation balanced by a clear acidity. The finish, seductive and persistent, is adorned with accents of red fruit, citrus peel and a discreet cocoa echo.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this dry rosé at around 9 to 11°C in tulip glasses to enhance the finesse of its bubbles and the delicacy of its aromas. A slightly cool service supports the fruit's dynamic and the line of the finish, while highlighting the creamy texture brought by the dosage. Open the bottle a few minutes before serving to let the effervescence unfold. This cuvée is best enjoyed in its youth for its brightness and gourmand character, while it can also gain subtle complexity after a few years in a carefully maintained, dark and vibration-free cellar.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: puff pastry bites with truffled ham, mini brioche with foie gras, citrus-marinated prawn skewers.
• Starters: sea bream carpaccio with pink peppercorns, salmon tartare with fine herbs, sea bass ceviche with pomegranate.
• Main courses: golden roasted poultry with red berries, low-temperature veal with reduced jus, creamy beetroot risotto with Parmesan shavings.
• Cheeses: truffle brie, aged Comté with delicate fruitiness, chalky Tomme with milky notes.
• Desserts: chocolate-raspberry entremet, red fruit pavlova, lightly sweetened strawberry-vanilla tart, praline-cocoa dome.

Occasions to enjoy

The Nocturne Rosé City Nights Edition accompanies late-night gatherings, sparkling birthdays or a cozy end-of-dinner where conversation is gently prolonged. Its caressing style magnifies shared moments, from the first toast to the last bite. It lends itself to stylish hosting, makes a thoughtful gift and opens, with no unnecessary protocol, onto an immediate, luminous and indulgent moment of pleasure.

• For a bold aperitif that combines freshness and softness.
• With a chocolate or fruit dessert where you seek a velvety bubble.
• As an evening gift with an urban aesthetic, the companion of big-city nights.

Characteristics

• Name: Taittinger, Nocturne Rosé City Nights Edition
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Dry rosé
• Vintage: Non-vintage
• Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
• Alcohol content: information indicated on the label
• Ageing: about 3 years in the cellar before disgorgement
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: best enjoyed young, can evolve in a well-kept cellar
• Serving temperature: 9 to 11°C