Earlier this year, after one-day email sale, we sold several hundred bottles Taittinger's cornerstone "La Francaise" Brut and depleted our stock in the blink of eye. Naturally we scrambled to reload but the pricing had to make sense. Luck was with us, and we have just received a substantial second "miracle" tranche of this obviously popular bottling just in time for a New Year's toast. As we mentioned before, the firm's quality and reputation has been on the rise since the Taittinger family regained managing control of the firm in 2006. "La Francaise" has always been a sure-fire call for those that are seeking a "Goldilocks'" combo of pristine green apple and pear flavors subtly accented with inflections of brioche and citrus.
JAMES SUCKLING 92 POINTS - "Fresh croissants, green apples, grapefruit and light walnuts on the nose of this crisp, balanced Champagne. Medium-bodied, seamless and sleek."
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "The latest rendition of the NV Brut La Française is showing well, evoking aromas of confit citrus, herbs, spring blossoms and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and fleshy, it’s perfectly balanced, with bright acids and a mouthwatering, delicate finish."
JAMES SUCKLING 92 POINTS - "Fresh croissants, green apples, grapefruit and light walnuts on the nose of this crisp, balanced Champagne. Medium-bodied, seamless and sleek."
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "The latest rendition of the NV Brut La Française is showing well, evoking aromas of confit citrus, herbs, spring blossoms and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and fleshy, it’s perfectly balanced, with bright acids and a mouthwatering, delicate finish."
