| Type |
White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Grape varieties |
45% Chardonnay, 55% Pinot Nero |
| History |
Château de la Marquetterie, set in the heart of the Champagne wine-growing region, was, before the French Revolution, the former residence of writer Jacques Cazotte, author of French classic Le Diable Amoureux, and a site for village fairs where philosophers and intellectuals of the Enlightenment would gather. General Castelnau also used the stately home as his headquarters during the Battle of Champagne in 1915, while much earlier, in the 17th century, Friar Oudart, a Benedictine Monk, discovered some of the secrets of Champagne fermentation. |
| Harvest |
Green harvesting is carried out on the selected plots of vines to ensure the fruit offers optimum sweetness and aromatic maturity. After harvesting, only the juice from the first pressing is retained. |
| Vinification |
Each plot is vinified in small volumes and certain batches in oak casks. |
| Ageing |
The bottles are aged for 5 years to bring this wine to complete harmony. |
| On offer |
Price Taittinger Champagne Les Folies de la Marquetterie Brut € 71.68
ex VAT
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