{"product_id":"taittinger-champagne-brut-millesime-2016","title":"Taittinger Champagne Brut Millesime 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaittinger presents \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut Champagne, skilfully blending \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e and Pinot Noir. This wine stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and fresh profile, enlivened by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it reveals aromas of fruit, peach and white flowers, including hawthorn and acacia, enriched by hints of brioche, vanilla and toasted almond. On the palate, it is lively and delicate, harmonising citrus and honey in a \u003cstrong\u003elong and savoury finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée originates in France, in the renowned area where \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced, made from grapes selected from \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e and Premier Cru vineyards. The connection with the land is evident in the ageing within the historic \u003cstrong\u003eunderground chalk cellars\u003c\/strong\u003e, an environment that ensures ideal conditions for steady maturation. In this microclimate, the blend develops a distinctive style that enhances aromatic precision and gives the sip a pleasant \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter manual harvesting, only the free-run must is extracted. The sparkling process follows the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a slow prise de mousse. The wine then undergoes \u003cstrong\u003efive years of ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e underground. This long rest enriches the \u003cstrong\u003earomatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging the development of elegant toasted notes while preserving the original vibrant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the excellence of a Maison founded in 1932, this \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Millésimé 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the highest expression of the terroir. The grapes, sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and harvested strictly by hand, are vinified using only the first pressing must. The five-year ageing in the historic \u003cstrong\u003eunderground chalk cellars\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the cuvée an extremely fine perlage and enveloping notes of brioche. This exquisite \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e combines vibrant freshness with a creamy structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taittinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44756596555947,"sku":"54460","price":754.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/taittinger-champagne-brut-millesime-2016_54460_1_6bfabb57-0cfd-4e39-827b-9de9d4c9a8b4.webp?v=1773746698","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/taittinger-champagne-brut-millesime-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}