Winemaker Notes
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. All in all Folies de la Marquetterie is a full flavoured,
harmonious Champagne distinguished by its immense
richness and complexity. Besides being an ideal aperitif it is a
perfect accompaniment to fish and chicken dishes.
Vineyard
All of Taittinger’s vineyards are managed under the careful
eye of Christelle Rinvelle, Champagne Taittinger’s highly
regarded vineyard manager. Taittinger manage their own
vineyards with sustainability at the heart of every decision –
putting hours of care into every individual vine.
Winemaking
This cuvée is the story of the Taittinger house - the beginning
of Taittinger's history. Grapes are sourced from Taittinger’s
own vineyards including the superb grapes grown in ‘Les
Folies’, surrounding the Château de la Marquetterie. A
"green" harvest is carried out on the selected plots of vines to
ensure the fruit offers optimum sweetness and aromatic maturity. Only wines from the first
pressing are used and defined lots are vinified in small volumes lot by lot, with certain lots of
Chardonnay vinified in large oak casks to give added weight and creaminess. Folies de la
Marquetterie is a blend of 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir. Slow ageing for 5 years in bottle
brings the flavours of this Champagne to perfect harmony. This wine is made to be a creamier
style, making it particularly suited to food pairing.
Food match
An elegant aperitif. Delicious with smoked salmon blinis