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Taittinger Champagne

Taittinger is a champagne house from Reims, run by the family of the same name. Its origins date back to 1734, and Pierre Taittinger took it over in 1932. Sold in 2005, it returned to the family in 2006 with Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, and Vitalie Taittinger has presided over it since 2020. Its 288 hectares of vineyards form one of the largest vineyards in Champagne, and chardonnay guides its blends. The range goes from Brut Réserve to Comtes de Champagne, a blanc de blancs created in 1952, whose 2013 vintage received the 2025 Vinofed Prize for the world's best sparkling wine.

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Taittinger Champagne — a legendary cuvée

Taittinger’s cuvées — from Brut Réserve to Prestige

The Brut Réserve, sold by us under the name Brut Prestige, blends 40% chardonnay, 35% pinot noir and 25% meunier, sourced from more than 40 crus. It shines as an aperitif or with oysters and langoustines. The Prélude Grands Crus, half chardonnay and half pinot noir, comes only from plots classified as grands crus. Les Folies de la Marquetterie, born at the Château de la Marquetterie, blend 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay; their peach and apricot aromas pair beautifully with roast poultry or lightly cooked foie gras. The Comtes de Champagne, a vintage blanc de blancs, reaches its peak with pan-seared scallops, turbot or a matured goat's cheese.

The Nocturne, with a more generous dosage, excels as a dessert champagne with a fruit tart or iced soufflé. The whole range should be served between 8 and 10°C in a tulip glass to fully release the aromas. The vintage Comtes de Champagne can improve over ten to fifteen years in a cool cellar, away from light.

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Taittinger — From Forest-Fourneaux to the Taittinger family

The origins of the house date back to 1734, with the wine merchant Jacques Fourneaux. Pierre Taittinger took over Forest-Fourneaux in 1932 and gave it the family name. Sold in 2005 to the American fund Starwood, the house returned to the family in 2006 thanks to Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger. Vitalie Taittinger has presided over it since 2020, with Clovis Taittinger as managing director.

The 288-hectare vineyard covers 37 crus across the Côte des Blancs, the Marne Valley, the Montagne de Reims and the Aube. It supplies nearly half of the house's needs; the rest comes from partner growers. The most precious cuvées age in Reims, in the Gallo-Roman chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise, 18 metres underground.

Taittinger Estate in Champagne — the history

Taittinger, a family in Reims since 1932

The Taittinger house has been run for four generations by the family whose name it bears. Vitalie Taittinger is its president, Clovis Taittinger the chief executive officer and Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger the honorary president. The cellar master, Alexandre Ponnavoy, succeeded Loïc Dupont.

1932, Pierre Taittinger and the Château de la Marquetterie

The house's origins are dated to 1734, when the merchant Jacques Fourneaux began trading in Champagne wine. His house, which became Forest-Fourneaux, is among the oldest in the region. Called up during the First World War, Pierre Taittinger served on a staff stationed at the Château de la Marquetterie, near Épernay, where Marshal Joffre had his headquarters in 1915. In 1932, together with his brother-in-law Paul Evêque, he bought the château and took over Forest-Fourneaux.

1952, the Comtes de Champagne

His son François Taittinger set up the cellars in Reims, on the site of the former Saint-Nicaise abbey, and created the Comtes de Champagne in 1952. This blanc de blancs comes exclusively from chardonnay grown in the five grands crus of the Côte des Blancs, and ages for ten years in the cellar. The house has produced forty-two vintages since 1952. The 2013 vintage received the 2025 Vinofed Prize for the best sparkling wine in the world.

Its name pays tribute to Thibaud IV, Count of Champagne in the 13th century and a poet. Legend has it that he brought chardonnay back from Cyprus on his return from the Crusades; genetic analysis has since disproved this. To find out more, discover the legendary vintages of the Comtes de Champagne.

Saint-Nicaise, chalk cellars 18 metres underground

The Gallo-Roman chalk cellars of Saint-Nicaise are dug 18 metres underground. They served as a refuge for early Christians, then as a shelter during the First World War, and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The most precious cuvées age there, including the Comtes de Champagne. The house opens these cellars for tours all year round, with several tasting options available. Reservations can be made on its website.

2005-2006, sold then bought back

Claude Taittinger headed the house from 1960 to 2005. In 1983, he launched the Taittinger Collection, bottles dressed by artists. In July 2005, the family sold the group to the American fund Starwood Capital. The house soon returned to French ownership: on 31 May 2006, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger bought it back with Crédit Agricole du Nord-Est. Vitalie Taittinger succeeded him as president in 2020.

The house also planted vines in England, in Kent, and released the first bottles from Domaine Evremond in 2025. To choose among its champagnes, read our guide to Taittinger cuvées.

Your questions about Taittinger champagnes

Does Champagne Taittinger offer good value for money?
The Brut Réserve is priced around €45 and the Prélude Grands Crus around €60. The Comtes de Champagne, around €190, spends ten years in the cellar and comes solely from five grands crus: its price reflects this ageing and origin.
What food and wine pairings go well with Taittinger champagnes?
Brut Réserve is the perfect accompaniment to aperitifs, oysters and sashimi. Les Folies de la Marquetterie, with its notes of peach and apricot, pairs well with roast poultry or lightly cooked foie gras. Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs enhances lobster, scallops and fine fish. Nocturne, which is sweeter, pairs well with fruity desserts, lemon soufflés or delicate tarts.
How should Taittinger champagne be served and stored?
Serve Taittinger at 8–10 °C in a tulip glass or a tall flute to preserve the aromas. Store non-vintage wines for 3 to 5 years in a cellar at 12 °C, away from light and vibrations. Vintage Comtes de Champagne can improve over 10 to 15 years — patience will be rewarded.
Where can you buy Champagne Taittinger online?
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What is the difference between the Comtes de Champagne and Les Folies de la Marquetterie?
Comtes de Champagne is a 100% chardonnay blanc de blancs, made from the five grands crus of the Côte des Blancs and produced only in exceptional years. Les Folies de la Marquetterie is an estate champagne, born at the Château de la Marquetterie: 55% pinot noir, 45% chardonnay, with 30% of the wines vinified in oak foudres. More fruity, with notes of peach and apricot, it opens up at a younger age.
Is Taittinger a champagne suited to a gift or an exceptional occasion?
The Taittinger name is recognised by connoisseurs and newcomers alike. For a memorable gift, the vintage Comtes de Champagne stands out — prestige of the name, elegance of the label, exceptional character of the wine. The Taittinger Collection, adorned with works signed by great artists such as Sebastião Salgado, also makes it a collector's item in its own right.
Who owns Taittinger?
The house is run by the Taittinger family. Sold in 2005 to the American fund Starwood, it was bought back on 31 May 2006 by Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, together with Crédit Agricole du Nord-Est.
Are Brut Réserve and Brut Prestige the same cuvée?
Yes. Brut Réserve is the name given by the house; we sell it under the name Brut Prestige, in its gift box.
Can you visit the Taittinger cellars?
Yes, in Reims, all year round. The tour goes through the Gallo-Roman crayères of Saint-Nicaise, 18 metres underground, and includes a tasting. Booking is done on the house's website.
Why is it called Comtes de Champagne?
In tribute to Thibaud IV, Count of Champagne in the 13th century. The house restored the residence of the Counts of Champagne in Reims, built during the same period.

About

Champagne Taittinger — the essentials

Founded in
1734
Founder
Jacques Fourneaux
House / owner
Taittinger
Location
Reims and Épernay, Champagne
Vineyard
288,84 ha
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Cellar master
Alexandre Ponnavoy
Distinctions
Vinofed 2025 Award for the world’s best sparkling wine (Comtes de Champagne 2013)
Cuvées
Brut Réserve, Prestige Rosé, Prélude Grands Crus, Comtes de Champagne, Les Folies de la Marquetterie, Nocturne

Price list

Taittinger Champagne prices

At Pépites en Champagne, Taittinger champagnes in stock range from €44.90 to €280.00 including VAT. Here is the price of each cuvée.

Average customer rating for Taittinger cuvées: 4.8/5 (187 reviews).

CuvéePrice incl. VAT
Taittinger Brut Prestige€44.90
Taittinger Prestige Rosé€56.86
Taittinger Prélude€59.95
Taittinger Les Folies de la Marquetterie€68.86
Taittinger Brut Prestige (magnum)€98.90
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2014€189.80
Taittinger Brut Prestige Jeroboam€279.00
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2012€280.00
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2012Sold out
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2013Sold out
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2015 without gift boxSold out
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2015 with gift boxSold out
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2009Sold out
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2011Sold out

Further reading

Cellar master examining a bottle of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs in a shaft of light, in the Saint-Nicaise chalk cellars in Reims, among bottles resting on laths
Taittinger: Brut Réserve, Prélude, Folies de la Marquetterie or Comtes de Champagne — which cuvée should you choose?
Taittinger is the home of Chardonnay: a Brut Réserve that is fresher than its rivals, a Prélude made from grand cru grapes, an estate cuvée aged in oak and, at the very top, the Comtes de Champagne, one of the three or four prestigious blancs de blancs that really count. Here’s how to navigate the range, what each cuvée is worth, and the price at which we sell it.
Comtes de Champagne, Taittinger’s legendary cuvée
The dazzling legend of Thibaud IV the Songster joins that of Taittinger’s highly exclusive Comtes de Champagne cuvée.
TAITTINGER Brut Réserve: The elegance of balance
TAITTINGER BRUT RÉSERVE Taittinger Brut Réserve is made from 40 per cent Chardonnay and 60 per cent Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, sourced from over 35 different crus
Christmas market at night: an avenue of snow-covered, lit wooden chalets, fairy lights in the trees and a Ferris wheel at the end of the promenade
Reims 2026 Christmas Market: Dates, Locations, What to Do and Which Champagnes to Take Home
From November 25 to December 27, 2026: approximately 150 chalets on the Hautes Promenades, a 55-meter tall ferris wheel, the illuminated Cathedral of Reims and the chalk cellars of the great houses nearby: our guide to the Reims Christmas market, and the Reims champagnes to take home.
A stone-vaulted cellar in the Côte des Blancs where hundreds of oak barrels are lined up beneath groin vaults, on a floor of ancient stone slabs
Frerejean Frères: which cuvée should you choose? The blanc de blancs from Avize and the long agings
Founded in 2005 in Avize by three Frerejean-Taittinger brothers and a winegrower from the Côte des Blancs, the house relies on a rare asset: time. Six to twelve years on lees, dosages under 6 g/L, and plots exclusively classified premier and grand cru. Here are its available cuvées.

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