Taittinger : Folies de la Marquetterie

The intensity of a harmonious and complex champagne

The property

The story of the Champagne Taittinger House began in the early 20th century. Led by Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger and his two children, Clovis and Vitalie, the Taittinger House has managed to maintain a family spirit by producing champagnes decidedly oriented towards a chardonnay style. Since January 1, 2020, Vitalie Taittinger has been the President of the Champagne Taittinger House.

The vineyard

The vineyard of the Champagne Taittinger House extends over 288 hectares of vines and includes 37 different crus. Taittinger is thus the third largest vineyard in Champagne. The entire vineyard is certified High Environmental Value.

The wine

An exclusive and unprecedented creation, the cuvée "Folies de la Marquetterie" is the first Domaine champagne in the history of the Taittinger brand. This cuvée is exclusively made from grapes from the Folies vineyard. This vineyard overlooks the Château de la Marquetterie. A true "jewel of Champagne", the Château de la Marquetterie is famous for having been the residence of the writer Jacques Cazotte as well as a place of meetings and country parties during the Enlightenment. It is also in this place steeped in history that the Benedictine monk Brother Oudart discovered some of the secrets of champagne fermentation. Belonging to the history of Champagne viticulture, the Château de la Marquetterie is now the cradle of the Taittinger family.

Vinification and aging

The champagne "Folies de la Marquetterie" from Taittinger undergoes a parcel vinification with green harvests carried out beforehand. Only the juices from the first press are selected for the elaboration of the cuvée. The juices are vinified in small volumes and some batches are vinified in oak barrels. The cuvée Folies de la Marquetterie from Taittinger acquires its harmony and fullness after 5 years of slow maturation in the bottle.

Blend

Chardonnay (50%) and pinot noir (50%) exclusively from the Folies vineyard.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the cuvée Folies de la Marquetterie from Taittinger

Tasting

Color
The cuvée Folies de la Marquetterie charms the eye with its color displaying a deep yellow with golden reflections that highlight the delicacy of the bubble cord.

Nose
With intensity, the aromatic bouquet fills the nose with its lovely notes of yellow fruits and ripe summer fruits with scents of apricot and peach. The aeration reveals subtle brioche and vanilla notes.

Palate
From the attack on the palate, it reveals a full-bodied texture dancing with suppleness on the palate. Fruity notes reminiscent of the olfactory sensations perceived on the nose are noted on the palate while the finish marked by delicate woody notes lingers with expressiveness. A harmonious champagne, of great richness and complexity.

Food & wine pairings

A terroir champagne combining structure and power, the cuvée Folies de la Marquetterie accompanies gourmet and characterful dishes such as roasted meats or fish in sauce.