SKU: 34245
Taittinger Brut Prelude
- we93
- ws91
750ml
$111.99
Category | White Wine |
Varietals | |
Brand | Taittinger |
Origin | France, Champagne, Reims |
Alcohol/vol | 12.5% |
The brilliant body is pale yellow with silver highlights, a sign of the high proportion of exceptional Chardonnays. The bubbles are fine and form a persistent and delicately creamy ring of foam.The wine is subtle and fresh on the nose. The initial mineral aromas quickly give way to green and then floral notes with the fragrance of elderflowers and spicy cinnamon undertones.The entry onto the palate is clean and lively, dominated by very exceedingly fresh citrus notes. These segue into much fuller, rounder and silkier flavors where white peaches in syrup predominate. The finish is rich, lingering and bursting with flavor. Prélude «Grands Crus» is a joyous blend of finesse and complexity. Its balance of freshness and aromatic expression is outstanding. Prélude "Grands Crus" is a cuvée that makes an excellent aperitif or accompaniment to classic seafood dishes.
Wine Enthusiast
- we93
A blend of equal Chardonnay and Pinot Noir exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards. It is a rich wine, tightly textured with citrus and tangy acidity. There is a tense core of crispness, with intense fruit and a dry aftertaste. This is a fine bottling that should age further, so drink from 2018.
Wine Spectator
- ws91
A sleek Champagne, with a fine, focused mousse, this shows well-meshed flavors of ripe green apple, grated ginger, oyster shell and verbena. Lingering and zesty on the finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2026. 300 cases imported.