Prélude

Grands Crus

Perfect balance

The balance between freshness and aromatic strength is what makes this champagne such a harmonious blend. The cuvee comes together through the careful selection of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Grands Crus, taken from just the first pressing, and a maturation period of 5 years in the cellars. With its blend of 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it is the ideal prelude to a unique moment of pleasure and celebration.

Prélude Grands Crus Cuvée is composed of Chardonnay
(50%) and Pinot Noir (50%) that Taittinger has selected
exclusively from the top Grands Crus vineyards classified as
“100%” in the Champagne system. Produced only using first
press wines, this rare blend offers the finesse and structure
that a great wine needs if it to be laid down for any length of
time. On the palate, this wine strikes the perfect balance of the
instantly minerally Chardonnay and the strongly expressive
Pinot Noir. Aged for more than five years in the cellar, the
Prélude cuvée is unique for its remarkable youth and great
wealth of flavours.
The brilliant body is pale yellow with silver highlights, a sign
of the high proportion of exceptional Chardonnays.The
bubbles are fine and form a persistent and delicately creamy
ring of foam.The wine is subtle and fresh on the nose. The
initial mineral aromas quickly give way to green and then
f
loral notes with the fragrance of elderflowers and spicy
cinnamon undertones.The entry onto the palate is clean
and lively, dominated by very exceedingly fresh citrus notes.
These segue into much fuller, rounder and silkier flavours
where white peaches in syrup predominate.The finish is rich,
lingering and bursting with flavour. Prélude «Grands Crus»
is a joyous blend of finesse and complexity. its balance of
freshness and aromatic expression is outstanding.
Prélude “Grands Crus” is a cuvée that makes an excellent
aperitif or accompaniment to classic seafood dishes