Nocturne

Taittinger Nocturne is a champagne for the later part of the evening. It brings together Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from around thirty vineyards and from different vintages. It spends four years in the cellar before disgorgement. A dosage of 17.5 g/l of cane sugar deliberately places the cuvée on the sweeter side and, together with the long ageing, gives it a round, supple character.

The result is a soft champagne without any sharpness, one that sees itself not as an aperitif but as a companion for the end of the meal. It goes well with desserts and, for the adventurous, with foie gras on gingerbread, where sweetness and spice come together. Serve it well chilled at 6 to 8 °C, ideally in a white wine glass or a champagne glass with a little more belly. The bottle comes in gift packaging.