Originally known as Forest-Fourneaux with history dating back to 1734 and in 1932 Pierre Taittinger bought the House and the Taittinger label was born. A century of incredible growth saw Taittinger become one of the biggest producers and today is one of the last big independent, family-owned Houses. Pierre-Emmanuel retired in 2019 and was succeeded as President by his daughter Vitalie. They own 288-hectares of vineyards and the Taittinger style is the high percentage of Chardonnay. In 2017 Taittinger received two environmental accreditations: the ‘Viticulture Durable en Champagne’ (Sustainable vine-growing in Champagne) and the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE – High environmental sustainability.)

The Château de la Marquetterie is situated in the heart of the Champagne wine-growing region in Pierry near Epernay and is owned by Champagne Taittinger. Prior to the French Revolution it was a meeting place for philosophers and authors of the ìAge of Enlightenmentî and a site for village fairs. The vineyard around the Château de la Marquetterie is known as "Les Folies" and is a sunny south, southwest exposed vineyard, this combined with its soils produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes of exceptional quality.

A single cru from the family home it is a special dedication to the history and is traditionally made. It is produced exclusively from grapes grown at "Les Folies", picked after the first "green" harvest, giving the wine optimum sweetness and aromatic maturity. The champagne is from a single vintage, non declared and is only made in the best years.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: Single vineyard | Les Folies
Grape Varieties: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay
Lees Ageing: 5 years
Dosage: 9 g/l
Disgorged: Autumn 2020
Base Vintage: 2014
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink: Now to 2030

Tasting Note: Deep yellow with golden highlights and fine, delicate bubbles. It has an intense, fruity bouquet with aromas of peaches, apricot jam and subtle hints of toasted brioche and vanilla. On the palate is it full-bodied, fruity and graceful with golden peach flavours. The long finish is distinctive with light toasty notes.