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Les Folies de la Marquetterie, Champagne de Domaine... by Taittinger
Premier wine of the Maison Taittinger estate, “Les Folies de la Marquetterie” is a brut champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown on the estate.
An ample, harmonious champagne, it is both powerful and structured and makes an elegant accompaniment throughout a meal…
The Chateau de la Marquetterie is the property of Taittinger Champagne. It is located in the very heart of the Champagne-producing region and was, prior to the French Revolution, the stage for country festivals where philosophers and men of letters would meet during the “Age of Enlightenment”.
An estate champagne par excellence, made in the purest tradition of Taittinger champagne, “Les Folies de la Marquetterie” is a celebration of these unique moments in French history.
Area and Blend
The Folies vineyard (6 hectares), overlooking the Chateau de la Marquetterie, benefits from a sunny south/south-west exposure that produces grapes of the finest quality.
This vintage is produced exclusively from grapes from the Folies vineyard, gathered after a first ‘green’ harvest, ensuring optimum sugar content and perfect aromatic ripeness.
Only the juice from the first pressing is retained; each plot of land produces only a small batch of wine, some of which is laid down in oak barrels.
“Les Folies de la Marquetterie” is brut champagne made with 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir grapes.
The aromas are allowed to develop over a 3-year period when the wine is slowly maturated in bottles.
Tasting
“Les Folies de la Marquetterie” is a pronounced yellow colour with golden tones. It has a fine and delicate bubbles.
Its intense and very fruity nose evokes aromas of apricot compote with subtle hints of toasted brioche and vanilla.
It is full, supple and fruity on the palate, with a dominant overtone of yellow peach. The finish is ample and expressive with slightly woody notes.
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Champagne Taittinger: +33 (0)3 26 85 45 35
Les Folies de La Marquetterie by Claude Taittinger
Champagne from the twenty-first century owes its prosperity to its medieval Benedictine abbeys.
In the woods surrounding their monastery, the monks here planted the very first vine stocks for producing their all-important wine for the mass. The harvesting of these grapes later grew into a lucrative commerce, eventually becoming the local communities’ main source of income.
The abbey of Saint-Pierre aux Monts de Châlons had acquired a wine-producing estate at the beginning of the 14th century in Pierry, a small village located in the southern suburbs of Epernay. In 1680, this vineyard was farmed by Jan Oudart, a lay monk who, together with other Benedictine monks, was among the first to discover the fermentation methods used to make champagne.
Cazotte played host to many of the great writers of the Age of Enlightenment to his home. Voltaire, Mariveaux, André Chénier: all were invited to this unique place where many dramas were played out and the “Champagne des Folies” was always the guest of honour.
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