so much history here. renowned champagne house established in 1734. the house has gained a reputation for producing high-quality champagnes with a focus on chardonnay grapes, which provide a distinct elegance and finesse.
champagne taittinger has a rich history with monks, as the land on which the vineyards and cellars of the house now stand was originally owned by the benedictine monks of the abbey of saint-nicaise. the monks were renowned for their viticultural knowledge and played an important role in the development of the champagne region as a center for wine production.
during the french revolution, the land was confiscated and sold, and it was not until 1932 that the taittinger family purchased the property and established their champagne house. despite the many changes that have occurred over the years, champagne taittinger remains deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the region, and the influence of the monks can still be felt in the quality and character of the wines that the house...
Read moreThe tour of the cave was really interesting and the whole explanation on the process on making champagne was very detailed. The caves are qui beautiful, specially the lower part in the old chalk pits quarry. It is also quite impressive to see that many bottles
On the tasting part, we went for the most expensive one and I must say that I was not very impressed by what I tasted for the price. Their Champagne Brut is okay but forgettable. The Compte de Champagne was interesting and gave deeper notes that last longer on the tongue but didn't felt worth the hefty 210€ for a bottle. Feels like Taittinger is a bit overrated and for the same price I tasted some way more intersting champagnes
Visits available in multiple languages and accesible for disabled people (a lift goes down in the cave). Don't forget to bring a coat as it is...
Read moreDer Blick in die Kinderstube des Taittinger Champagner lohnt sich sehr für jeden Champagner Interressierten. Ich kann eine Besichtigung der historisch gegrabenen Kreidefelsenstollengänge in Kombination mit einem übriggebliebenen Fundament einer ehemaligen Kirche uneingeschränkt als Sight Seeing Tipp in der Stadt Reims empfehlen. Ja, die Gänge sind puristischer im Vergleich zu den von Kunst durchfluteten Gängen des Hauses Pommery. Die Tour von rund 1h mit anschliessender Champagner Verkostung wurde von einer sehr kompetenten Dame in sehr verständlichem Englisch erlebnisreich und interessant durchgeführt ( war aufgrund Ihrer Kindheit in Wien auch mit Deutsch behilflich). Die zur Besichtigung neu eröffneten Weinkeller verbinden für mich eine gelungene moderne funktionale Architektur der oberirdischen Gebäude mit den unterirdischen mittelalterlichen Gängen. Es empfiehlt sich, eine leichte Jacke dabei zu haben. In den Kellern ist es 12 Grad kühl und es tropft gelegentlich von den Decken bedingt durch die hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit. Der Weg in den Keller führt über Treppen - aber es gibt auch einen Aufzug für den Weg zurück :-) Vielen...
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