Expect green apple, lemon, white flowers, brioche, and a chalky mineral note with a fine mousse, light-to-medium body, and bright acidity. The Chardonnay-led house style emphasizes freshness over richness.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay-dominant Champagne blend with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (Taittinger's house style is Chardonnay-led)
- Region
- France / Champagne / Reims
- Body
- Light to Medium
- Style
- dry sparkling, traditional Champagne, fresh, elegant
- Bottle
- Half (375ml)
The producer
Champagne Taittinger was founded in its current form in 1932 (with origins dating to 1734). The Taittinger family remains involved in the house. Taittinger's house style emphasizes Chardonnay-led elegance and freshness, distinct from Pinot-led houses. La Française is the house's NV foundation cuvée. Half-bottle format is notable for individual servings or small parties.
What critics say
Taittinger La Française receives consistently solid reviews as a well-made elegant NV Champagne.
Pairing
Raw oysters, smoked salmon, fried calamari, light hors d'oeuvres