97 points “Lovely smoky brioche intensity on the nose. In the mouth it begins with cream moving on to lemon meringue then opens up further to lively acidity. Very complex intense and concentrated. Superb potential to develop further.” – Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
94 points “Taittinger's NV Brut Folies de la Marquetterie is showing superbly bursting from the glass with aromas of fresh bread crisp stone fruit buttered toast citrus oil and mirabelle plums. Full-bodied vinous and fleshy with an enveloping core of fruit racy acids and a pillowy pinpoint mousse it's a gourmand concentrated wine with the substance to evolve with grace in the cellar.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Château de la Marquetterie sits in the heart of the Champagne wine-growing region in Pierry not far from Epernay. The acquisition of this property and the surrounding vineyards known as “Les Folies” marked the commencement of the family’s Champagne adventure. So in honour of where the Taittinger story began they created Folies de la Marquetterie a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay sourced from their own vineyards surrounding the family home. The wine comes from a single year but the vintage isn’t declared so it’s bottled as a non-vintage Champagne. This makes it a bit of a steal when compared to the vintage expressions from Taittinger’s peers. Even more so when you learn that some of the plots are aged in oak and the wine spends five years on the lees (the spent yeast that gives quality sparkling wine its nutty yeasty and bready flavours). Pour this golden wine and taste as the delicate stream of creamy bubbles burst with intense notes of toasted brioche peaches roasted in butter ripe pear apricot jam red summer berries vanilla marmalade orange blossom smoke chalk and beach pebbles. With a flavour profile like that this is one of our favourite breakfast Champagnes but it also pairs beautifully with rich dishes creamy sauces and pasta with shellfish.
Taittinger’s vineyards date back to 1734 and were owned by Jacques Fourneaux. The château was bought by Pierre Taittinger in 1932 and the business prides itself on being one of the last remaining independent family-owned Champagne houses run by the name on the label. This vegan-friendly Champagne is one of those hidden gems enjoyed by those in the know.
SKU No.: 3942185
Style No.: 922567
Region: Champagne
Grapes: Pinot Noir,Chardonnay
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 12.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
97 points “Lovely smoky brioche intensity on the nose. In the mouth it begins with cream moving on to lemon meringue then opens up further to lively acidity. Very complex intense and concentrated. Superb potential to develop further.” – Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
94 points “Taittinger's NV Brut Folies de la Marquetterie is showing superbly bursting from the glass with aromas of fresh bread crisp stone fruit buttered toast citrus oil and mirabelle plums. Full-bodied vinous and fleshy with an enveloping core of fruit racy acids and a pillowy pinpoint mousse it's a gourmand concentrated wine with the substance to evolve with grace in the cellar.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Château de la Marquetterie sits in the heart of the Champagne wine-growing region in Pierry not far from Epernay. The acquisition of this property and the surrounding vineyards known as “Les Folies” marked the commencement of the family’s Champagne adventure. So in honour of where the Taittinger story began they created Folies de la Marquetterie a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay sourced from their own vineyards surrounding the family home. The wine comes from a single year but the vintage isn’t declared so it’s bottled as a non-vintage Champagne. This makes it a bit of a steal when compared to the vintage expressions from Taittinger’s peers. Even more so when you learn that some of the plots are aged in oak and the wine spends five years on the lees (the spent yeast that gives quality sparkling wine its nutty yeasty and bready flavours). Pour this golden wine and taste as the delicate stream of creamy bubbles burst with intense notes of toasted brioche peaches roasted in butter ripe pear apricot jam red summer berries vanilla marmalade orange blossom smoke chalk and beach pebbles. With a flavour profile like that this is one of our favourite breakfast Champagnes but it also pairs beautifully with rich dishes creamy sauces and pasta with shellfish.
Taittinger’s vineyards date back to 1734 and were owned by Jacques Fourneaux. The château was bought by Pierre Taittinger in 1932 and the business prides itself on being one of the last remaining independent family-owned Champagne houses run by the name on the label. This vegan-friendly Champagne is one of those hidden gems enjoyed by those in the know.
SKU No.: 3942185
Style No.: 922567