Nocturne sleeve

Taittinger Nocturne is a cuvée of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, drawn from around thirty vineyards and several vintages. It spends four years in the cellar before disgorgement. Dosed at 17.5 g/l of cane sugar, it comes across round and supple. This edition arrives in a new sleeve, which makes it especially eye-catching.

Nocturne is meant as a champagne for late in the evening rather than as an aperitif. It goes well with desserts and with foie gras on gingerbread, where the sweetness and spice sit nicely together. Serve it at 6 to 8 °C in a white wine glass or a champagne glass with a little belly. That way the richness and soft texture come through well, and the bottle looks good on the table too.