Taittinger remains one of the few Champagne Houses to be owned and actively managed by the family named on the label.
The Prelude is a wonderfully seductive cuvee made solely from fruit grown in Grand Cru classified vineyards. One to launch any great occasion.
Vineyards
The blend is made soley from fruit grown in Grand Cru classified vineyards. 50% Chardonnay grapes from the Cote des Blancs (including Avize and Le Mesnil sur Oger) and 50% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims area (including Mailly, Ambonnay). There are 17 named Grands Crus in Champagne covering approximately 9% of the vineyard’s total surface. A selection of these are used in Prelude each bringing precise characters to the wine for example minerality, structure, fruitiness.
Vinification
This wine comes from top Grand Cru sites and is made from the first pressing. The level of reserve wine used in the blend varies by vintage. Prior to release the wine is aged for a minimum of 4-5 years on lees, sometimes more.
Tasting Notes
The colour is a brilliant, pale yellow with silvery highlights, reflective of the high proportion of Chardonnay. The bubbles are fine and form a lasting and delicately creamy mousse. The nose is subtle and fresh. The initial mineral aromas quickly develop into green, floral scents with hints of elderflower and spicy cinnamon overtones. Flavours are dominated by intense fresh citrus fruit which then give way to a much fuller, well-bodied and mellow taste with flavours reminiscent of white peaches in syrup. The finish is long, rich and extremely expressive. This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif but has the structure to match grilled fish and seafood.
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