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Taittinger Champagne Brut 2002 Wine Review

Taittinger Champagne Brut 2002

Taittinger Champagne Brut 2002

A.C. Champagne, France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $87.95

Drink: 2010-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Sparkling Wine


Winery: Taittinger

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Vintages Wine Panel: A lovely structure dominates this very young Champagne. Filled with aromas of pear, apples, bread dough and mineral, this is a champers that will amply reward cellaring. It is approachable now because of the classic gentle and creamy Taittinger style. My note: A classic bubbly leading with Chardonnay in the blend. Notes of green apples, toast and baked bread.

Champagne Brut food pairings: avocado mousse, Chinese dishes, caviar, oysters, smoked salmon on a cedar plank.

This Taittinger Champagne Brut 2002 was reviewed on November 8, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 528273
  • $118.13 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Corinna Horton rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Clearly too spendy for every day (don't I wish) pairs well with celebrations; promotions, graduations and bouncing babies. Love it for it's creaminess, surprisingly drinkable for a Brut, but that's Taittinger for you. Hints of pear and apple make it a natural with something fatty and salty and from the sea.

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